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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.28, 16,915.08 and 6,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.28, 16,915.08 and 6,668.28 is: 9,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.28 : 16,915.08 = 6,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.28/16,915.08 = 6,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.28x = 16,915.08 × 6,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.28x = 112,794,489.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,794,489.66/12,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.24

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