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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.38, 16,963.59 and 6,703.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.38, 16,963.59 and 6,703.74 is: 9,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.38 : 16,963.59 = 6,703.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.38/16,963.59 = 6,703.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.38x = 16,963.59 × 6,703.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.38x = 113,719,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,719,496.83/12,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.22

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