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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.06, 16,963.08 and 6,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.06, 16,963.08 and 6,703.06 is: 9,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.06 : 16,963.08 = 6,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.06/16,963.08 = 6,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.06x = 16,963.08 × 6,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.06x = 113,704,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,704,543.02/12,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.24

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