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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.52, 16,936.95 and 6,684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.52, 16,936.95 and 6,684.52 is: 9,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.52 : 16,936.95 = 6,684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.52/16,936.95 = 6,684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.52x = 16,936.95 × 6,684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.52x = 113,215,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,215,381.01/12,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.36

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