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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.92, 16,951.77 and 6,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.92, 16,951.77 and 6,694.92 is: 9,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.92 : 16,951.77 = 6,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.92/16,951.77 = 6,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.92x = 16,951.77 × 6,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.92x = 113,490,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,490,744.01/12,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.97

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