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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.63, 16,965.30 and 6,704.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.63, 16,965.30 and 6,704.63 is: 9,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.63 : 16,965.30 = 6,704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.63/16,965.30 = 6,704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.63x = 16,965.30 × 6,704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.63x = 113,745,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,745,940.99/12,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.43

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