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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.48, 16,931.03 and 6,963.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.48, 16,931.03 and 6,963.79 is: 9,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.48 : 16,931.03 = 6,963.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.48/16,931.03 = 6,963.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.48x = 16,931.03 × 6,963.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.48x = 117,904,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,904,137.40/12,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.33

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