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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.55, 16,963.71 and 6,703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.55, 16,963.71 and 6,703.55 is: 9,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.55 : 16,963.71 = 6,703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.55/16,963.71 = 6,703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.55x = 16,963.71 × 6,703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.55x = 113,716,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,716,993.35/12,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.89

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