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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,271.52, 16,934.96 and 6,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,271.52, 16,934.96 and 6,682.52 is: 9,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,271.52 : 16,934.96 = 6,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,271.52/16,934.96 = 6,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,271.52x = 16,934.96 × 6,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,271.52x = 113,168,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,168,208.90/12,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.02

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