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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.63, 16,952.79 and 6,695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.63, 16,952.79 and 6,695.63 is: 9,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.63 : 16,952.79 = 6,695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.63/16,952.79 = 6,695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.63x = 16,952.79 × 6,695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.63x = 113,509,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,509,524.54/12,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.97

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