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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.26, 16,918.86 and 6,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.26, 16,918.86 and 6,671.26 is: 9,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.26 : 16,918.86 = 6,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.26/16,918.86 = 6,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.26x = 16,918.86 × 6,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.26x = 112,870,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,870,113.96/12,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.18

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