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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.43, 16,878.05 and 6,926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.43, 16,878.05 and 6,926.27 is: 9,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.43 : 16,878.05 = 6,926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.43/16,878.05 = 6,926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.43x = 16,878.05 × 6,926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.43x = 116,901,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,901,812.35/12,230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.27

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