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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.73, 16,952.94 and 6,695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.73, 16,952.94 and 6,695.73 is: 9,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.73 : 16,952.94 = 6,695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.73/16,952.94 = 6,695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.73x = 16,952.94 × 6,695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.73x = 113,512,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,512,308.95/12,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.11

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