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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.32, 16,942.70 and 6,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.32, 16,942.70 and 6,688.32 is: 9,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.32 : 16,942.70 = 6,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.32/16,942.70 = 6,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.32x = 16,942.70 × 6,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.32x = 113,318,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318,165.82/12,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.88

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