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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.81, 16,936.56 and 6,683.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.81, 16,936.56 and 6,683.81 is: 9,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.81 : 16,936.56 = 6,683.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.81/16,936.56 = 6,683.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.81x = 16,936.56 × 6,683.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.81x = 113,200,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,200,664.41/12,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.70

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