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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.94, 16,938.03 and 6,684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.94, 16,938.03 and 6,684.94 is: 9,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.94 : 16,938.03 = 6,684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.94/16,938.03 = 6,684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.94x = 16,938.03 × 6,684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.94x = 113,229,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,229,696.99/12,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.21

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