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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.82, 16,933.72 and 6,681.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.82, 16,933.72 and 6,681.82 is: 9,220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.82 : 16,933.72 = 6,681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.82/16,933.72 = 6,681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.82x = 16,933.72 × 6,681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.82x = 113,148,068.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,148,068.97/12,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.91

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