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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.34, 16,966.02 and 6,705.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.34, 16,966.02 and 6,705.34 is: 9,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.34 : 16,966.02 = 6,705.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.34/16,966.02 = 6,705.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.34x = 16,966.02 × 6,705.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.34x = 113,762,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,762,932.55/12,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.28

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