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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,287.43, 16,955.42 and 6,981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,287.43, 16,955.42 and 6,981.21 is: 9,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,287.43 : 16,955.42 = 6,981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,287.43/16,955.42 = 6,981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,287.43x = 16,955.42 × 6,981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,287.43x = 118,369,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,369,312.75/12,287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.37

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