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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.88, 16,947.72 and 6,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.88, 16,947.72 and 6,692.24 is: 9,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.88 : 16,947.72 = 6,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.88/16,947.72 = 6,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.88x = 16,947.72 × 6,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.88x = 113,418,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,418,209.69/12,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.35

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