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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.95, 16,967.01 and 6,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.95, 16,967.01 and 6,705.95 is: 9,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.95 : 16,967.01 = 6,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.95/16,967.01 = 6,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.95x = 16,967.01 × 6,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.95x = 113,779,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,779,835.87/12,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.20

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