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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.32, 16,919.92 and 6,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.32, 16,919.92 and 6,955.24 is: 9,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.32 : 16,919.92 = 6,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.32/16,919.92 = 6,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.32x = 16,919.92 × 6,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.32x = 117,682,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,682,104.38/12,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.62

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