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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.62, 16,878.30 and 6,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.62, 16,878.30 and 6,926.46 is: 9,558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.62 : 16,878.30 = 6,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.62/16,878.30 = 6,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.62x = 16,878.30 × 6,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.62x = 116,906,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,906,869.82/12,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.54

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