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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.73, 16,924.66 and 7,786.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.73, 16,924.66 and 7,786.95 is: 10,749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.73 : 16,924.66 = 7,786.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.73/16,924.66 = 7,786.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.73x = 16,924.66 × 7,786.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.73x = 131,791,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,791,481.19/12,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.07

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