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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.58, 16,963.26 and 6,703.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.58, 16,963.26 and 6,703.58 is: 9,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.58 : 16,963.26 = 6,703.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.58/16,963.26 = 6,703.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.58x = 16,963.26 × 6,703.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.58x = 113,714,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,714,587.74/12,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.67

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