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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.09, 16,924.47 and 6,675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.09, 16,924.47 and 6,675.09 is: 9,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.09 : 16,924.47 = 6,675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.09/16,924.47 = 6,675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.09x = 16,924.47 × 6,675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.09x = 112,972,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,972,360.45/12,264.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.64

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