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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.52, 16,947.22 and 6,691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.52, 16,947.22 and 6,691.48 is: 9,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.52 : 16,947.22 = 6,691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.52/16,947.22 = 6,691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.52x = 16,947.22 × 6,691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.52x = 113,401,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,401,983.69/12,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.30

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