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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,287.67, 16,956.43 and 6,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,287.67, 16,956.43 and 6,982.98 is: 9,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,287.67 : 16,956.43 = 6,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,287.67/16,956.43 = 6,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,287.67x = 16,956.43 × 6,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,287.67x = 118,406,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,406,411.56/12,287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.20

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