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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.67, 16,952.81 and 6,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.67, 16,952.81 and 6,695.67 is: 9,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.67 : 16,952.81 = 6,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.67/16,952.81 = 6,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.67x = 16,952.81 × 6,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.67x = 113,510,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,510,387.85/12,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.00

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