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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.30, 16,922.88 and 9,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.30, 16,922.88 and 9,276.06 is: 12,804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.30 : 16,922.88 = 9,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.30/16,922.88 = 9,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.30x = 16,922.88 × 9,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.30x = 156,977,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,977,650.25/12,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.78

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