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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.81, 16,937.94 and 6,684.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.81, 16,937.94 and 6,684.81 is: 9,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.81 : 16,937.94 = 6,684.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.81/16,937.94 = 6,684.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.81x = 16,937.94 × 6,684.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.81x = 113,226,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,226,910.69/12,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.08

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