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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.36, 16,923.48 and 6,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.36, 16,923.48 and 6,674.36 is: 9,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.36 : 16,923.48 = 6,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.36/16,923.48 = 6,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.36x = 16,923.48 × 6,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.36x = 112,953,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,953,397.97/12,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.64

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