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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.76, 16,947.50 and 6,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.76, 16,947.50 and 6,691.76 is: 9,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.76 : 16,947.50 = 6,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.76/16,947.50 = 6,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.76x = 16,947.50 × 6,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.76x = 113,408,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,408,602.60/12,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.66

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