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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.83, 16,924.12 and 6,957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.83, 16,924.12 and 6,957.63 is: 9,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.83 : 16,924.12 = 6,957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.83/16,924.12 = 6,957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.83x = 16,924.12 × 6,957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.83x = 117,751,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,751,747.64/12,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.55

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