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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.48, 16,933.79 and 6,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.48, 16,933.79 and 6,965.79 is: 9,613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.48 : 16,933.79 = 6,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.48/16,933.79 = 6,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.48x = 16,933.79 × 6,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.48x = 117,957,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,957,225.04/12,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.09

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