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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.74, 16,951.11 and 6,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.74, 16,951.11 and 6,694.62 is: 9,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.74 : 16,951.11 = 6,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.74/16,951.11 = 6,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.74x = 16,951.11 × 6,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.74x = 113,481,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,481,240.03/12,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.33

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