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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.76, 16,841.91 and 6,899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.76, 16,841.91 and 6,899.26 is: 9,520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.76 : 16,841.91 = 6,899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.76/16,841.91 = 6,899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.76x = 16,841.91 × 6,899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.76x = 116,196,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,196,715.99/12,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.61

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