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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.57, 16,879.57 and 6,926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.57, 16,879.57 and 6,926.39 is: 9,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.57 : 16,879.57 = 6,926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.57/16,879.57 = 6,926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.57x = 16,879.57 × 6,926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.57x = 116,914,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,914,484.85/12,231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.42

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