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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.31, 16,942.69 and 6,688.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.31, 16,942.69 and 6,688.31 is: 9,229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.31 : 16,942.69 = 6,688.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.31/16,942.69 = 6,688.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.31x = 16,942.69 × 6,688.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.31x = 113,318,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318,013.67/12,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.87

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