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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.84, 16,967.04 and 6,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.84, 16,967.04 and 6,705.84 is: 9,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.84 : 16,967.04 = 6,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.84/16,967.04 = 6,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.84x = 16,967.04 × 6,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.84x = 113,778,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,778,255.51/12,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.15

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