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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.52, 16,936.32 and 6,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.52, 16,936.32 and 6,967.34 is: 9,615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.52 : 16,936.32 = 6,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.52/16,936.32 = 6,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.52x = 16,936.32 × 6,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.52x = 118,001,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,001,099.79/12,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.07

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