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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.84, 16,921.26 and 6,672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.84, 16,921.26 and 6,672.84 is: 9,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.84 : 16,921.26 = 6,672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.84/16,921.26 = 6,672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.84x = 16,921.26 × 6,672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.84x = 112,912,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,912,860.58/12,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.48

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