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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,280.97, 16,947.73 and 6,691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,280.97, 16,947.73 and 6,691.97 is: 9,234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,280.97 : 16,947.73 = 6,691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,280.97/16,947.73 = 6,691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,280.97x = 16,947.73 × 6,691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,280.97x = 113,413,656.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,413,656.13/12,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.91

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