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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,288.78, 16,958.52 and 6,983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,288.78, 16,958.52 and 6,983.46 is: 9,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,288.78 : 16,958.52 = 6,983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,288.78/16,958.52 = 6,983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,288.78x = 16,958.52 × 6,983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,288.78x = 118,429,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,429,146.08/12,288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.18

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