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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.47, 16,951.21 and 6,694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.47, 16,951.21 and 6,694.47 is: 9,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.47 : 16,951.21 = 6,694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.47/16,951.21 = 6,694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.47x = 16,951.21 × 6,694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.47x = 113,479,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479,333.34/12,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.38

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