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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.82, 16,952.22 and 6,908.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.82, 16,952.22 and 6,908.07 is: 9,532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.82 : 16,952.22 = 6,908.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.82/16,952.22 = 6,908.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.82x = 16,952.22 × 6,908.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.82x = 117,107,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,107,122.42/12,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.67

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