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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.94, 16,949.07 and 6,692.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.94, 16,949.07 and 6,692.94 is: 9,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.94 : 16,949.07 = 6,692.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.94/16,949.07 = 6,692.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.94x = 16,949.07 × 6,692.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.94x = 113,439,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,439,108.57/12,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.25

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