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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.03, 16,964.55 and 6,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.03, 16,964.55 and 6,914.74 is: 9,543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.03 : 16,964.55 = 6,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.03/16,964.55 = 6,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.03x = 16,964.55 × 6,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.03x = 117,305,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,305,452.47/12,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.21

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