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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.84, 16,964.22 and 6,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.84, 16,964.22 and 6,703.84 is: 9,251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.84 : 16,964.22 = 6,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.84/16,964.22 = 6,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.84x = 16,964.22 × 6,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.84x = 113,725,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,725,416.60/12,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.35

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