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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.50, 16,942.98 and 6,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.50, 16,942.98 and 6,688.50 is: 9,230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.50 : 16,942.98 = 6,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.50/16,942.98 = 6,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.50x = 16,942.98 × 6,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.50x = 113,323,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,323,121.73/12,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.15

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