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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.91, 16,926.17 and 6,961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.91, 16,926.17 and 6,961.95 is: 9,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.91 : 16,926.17 = 6,961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.91/16,926.17 = 6,961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.91x = 16,926.17 × 6,961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.91x = 117,839,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,839,114.42/12,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.61

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