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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.46, 16,923.97 and 6,958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.46, 16,923.97 and 6,958.50 is: 9,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.46 : 16,923.97 = 6,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.46/16,923.97 = 6,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.46x = 16,923.97 × 6,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.46x = 117,765,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,765,445.25/12,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.95

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