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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.46, 16,935.98 and 6,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.46, 16,935.98 and 6,683.46 is: 9,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.46 : 16,935.98 = 6,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.46/16,935.98 = 6,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.46x = 16,935.98 × 6,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.46x = 113,190,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,190,911.47/12,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.16

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