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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.89, 16,947.63 and 6,691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.89, 16,947.63 and 6,691.89 is: 9,234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.89 : 16,947.63 = 6,691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.89/16,947.63 = 6,691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.89x = 16,947.63 × 6,691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.89x = 113,411,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,411,675.72/12,280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.81

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