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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.22, 16,932.40 and 6,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.22, 16,932.40 and 6,964.94 is: 9,611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.22 : 16,932.40 = 6,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.22/16,932.40 = 6,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.22x = 16,932.40 × 6,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.22x = 117,933,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,933,150.06/12,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.33

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