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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.96, 16,923.80 and 6,957.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.96, 16,923.80 and 6,957.84 is: 9,602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.96 : 16,923.80 = 6,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.96/16,923.80 = 6,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.96x = 16,923.80 × 6,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.96x = 117,753,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,753,092.59/12,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.34

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