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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.76, 16,923.40 and 6,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.76, 16,923.40 and 6,958.44 is: 9,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.76 : 16,923.40 = 6,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.76/16,923.40 = 6,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.76x = 16,923.40 × 6,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.76x = 117,760,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,760,463.50/12,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.31

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