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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.55, 16,951.91 and 6,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.55, 16,951.91 and 6,979.32 is: 9,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.55 : 16,951.91 = 6,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.55/16,951.91 = 6,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.55x = 16,951.91 × 6,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.55x = 118,312,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,312,769.60/12,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.02

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