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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.92, 16,947.67 and 6,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.92, 16,947.67 and 6,691.92 is: 9,234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.92 : 16,947.67 = 6,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.92/16,947.67 = 6,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.92x = 16,947.67 × 6,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.92x = 113,412,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,412,451.83/12,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.85

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