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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.38, 16,952.49 and 6,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.38, 16,952.49 and 6,695.38 is: 9,239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.38 : 16,952.49 = 6,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.38/16,952.49 = 6,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.38x = 16,952.49 × 6,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.38x = 113,503,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,503,362.50/12,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.65

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