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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281, 16,947.90 and 6,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281, 16,947.90 and 6,692.12 is: 9,235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281 : 16,947.90 = 6,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281/16,947.90 = 6,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281x = 16,947.90 × 6,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281x = 113,417,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,417,380.55/12,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.19

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