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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.76, 16,848.80 and 6,904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.76, 16,848.80 and 6,904.26 is: 9,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.76 : 16,848.80 = 6,904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.76/16,848.80 = 6,904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.76x = 16,848.80 × 6,904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.76x = 116,328,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,328,495.89/12,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.50

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