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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.24, 16,962.84 and 6,703.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.24, 16,962.84 and 6,703.12 is: 9,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.24 : 16,962.84 = 6,703.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.24/16,962.84 = 6,703.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.24x = 16,962.84 × 6,703.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.24x = 113,703,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,703,952.06/12,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.06

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