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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,291.95, 16,962.95 and 6,702.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,291.95, 16,962.95 and 6,702.95 is: 9,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,291.95 : 16,962.95 = 6,702.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,291.95/16,962.95 = 6,702.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,291.95x = 16,962.95 × 6,702.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,291.95x = 113,701,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,701,864.87/12,291.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.11

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