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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.49, 16,947.07 and 6,691.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.49, 16,947.07 and 6,691.49 is: 9,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.49 : 16,947.07 = 6,691.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.49/16,947.07 = 6,691.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.49x = 16,947.07 × 6,691.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.49x = 113,401,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,401,060.52/12,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.25

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