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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.71, 16,878.45 and 6,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.71, 16,878.45 and 6,926.02 is: 9,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.71 : 16,878.45 = 6,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.71/16,878.45 = 6,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.71x = 16,878.45 × 6,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.71x = 116,900,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,900,482.27/12,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.95

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