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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.03, 16,918.92 and 6,671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.03, 16,918.92 and 6,671.07 is: 9,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.03 : 16,918.92 = 6,671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.03/16,918.92 = 6,671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.03x = 16,918.92 × 6,671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.03x = 112,867,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,867,266.29/12,260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.12

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