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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.36, 16,963.24 and 6,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.36, 16,963.24 and 6,703.36 is: 9,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.36 : 16,963.24 = 6,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.36/16,963.24 = 6,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.36x = 16,963.24 × 6,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.36x = 113,710,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,710,704.49/12,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.52

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