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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.68, 16,937.52 and 6,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.68, 16,937.52 and 6,684.68 is: 9,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.68 : 16,937.52 = 6,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.68/16,937.52 = 6,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.68x = 16,937.52 × 6,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.68x = 113,221,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,221,901.19/12,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.77

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