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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.97, 16,953.28 and 6,695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.97, 16,953.28 and 6,695.97 is: 9,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.97 : 16,953.28 = 6,695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.97/16,953.28 = 6,695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.97x = 16,953.28 × 6,695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.97x = 113,518,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,518,654.28/12,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.45

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