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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,285.78, 16,954.41 and 6,696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,285.78, 16,954.41 and 6,696.78 is: 9,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,285.78 : 16,954.41 = 6,696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,285.78/16,954.41 = 6,696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,285.78x = 16,954.41 × 6,696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,285.78x = 113,539,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,539,953.80/12,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.57

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