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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.65, 16,947.28 and 6,691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.65, 16,947.28 and 6,691.65 is: 9,234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.65 : 16,947.28 = 6,691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.65/16,947.28 = 6,691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.65x = 16,947.28 × 6,691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.65x = 113,405,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,405,211.02/12,280.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.47

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