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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.03, 16,935.30 and 6,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.03, 16,935.30 and 6,967.65 is: 9,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.03 : 16,935.30 = 6,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.03/16,935.30 = 6,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.03x = 16,935.30 × 6,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.03x = 117,999,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,999,243.05/12,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.52

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