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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.44, 16,948.46 and 6,692.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.44, 16,948.46 and 6,692.44 is: 9,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.44 : 16,948.46 = 6,692.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.44/16,948.46 = 6,692.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.44x = 16,948.46 × 6,692.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.44x = 113,426,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,426,551.64/12,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.61

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