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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.08, 16,924.36 and 6,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.08, 16,924.36 and 6,674.96 is: 9,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.08 : 16,924.36 = 6,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.08/16,924.36 = 6,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.08x = 16,924.36 × 6,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.08x = 112,969,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,969,426.03/12,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.41

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