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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.76, 16,922.73 and 6,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.76, 16,922.73 and 6,673.76 is: 9,209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.76 : 16,922.73 = 6,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.76/16,922.73 = 6,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.76x = 16,922.73 × 6,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.76x = 112,938,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,938,238.56/12,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,209.85

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