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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.67, 16,902.26 and 8,672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.67, 16,902.26 and 8,672.99 is: 11,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.67 : 16,902.26 = 8,672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.67/16,902.26 = 8,672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.67x = 16,902.26 × 8,672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.67x = 146,593,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,593,004.08/12,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,954.42

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