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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.16, 16,950.83 and 6,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.16, 16,950.83 and 6,978.28 is: 9,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.16 : 16,950.83 = 6,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.16/16,950.83 = 6,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.16x = 16,950.83 × 6,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.16x = 118,287,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,287,603.08/12,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.06

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