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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,272.96, 16,936.66 and 6,683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,272.96, 16,936.66 and 6,683.96 is: 9,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,272.96 : 16,936.66 = 6,683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,272.96/16,936.66 = 6,683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,272.96x = 16,936.66 × 6,683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,272.96x = 113,203,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,203,957.97/12,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.85

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