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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.94, 16,925.76 and 6,958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.94, 16,925.76 and 6,958.98 is: 9,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.94 : 16,925.76 = 6,958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.94/16,925.76 = 6,958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.94x = 16,925.76 × 6,958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.94x = 117,786,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,786,025.32/12,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.26

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