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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,291.63, 16,963.89 and 6,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,291.63, 16,963.89 and 6,987.24 is: 9,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,291.63 : 16,963.89 = 6,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,291.63/16,963.89 = 6,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,291.63x = 16,963.89 × 6,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,291.63x = 118,530,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,530,770.76/12,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.21

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