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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.18, 16,924.64 and 6,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.18, 16,924.64 and 6,957.96 is: 9,602.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.18 : 16,924.64 = 6,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.18/16,924.64 = 6,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.18x = 16,924.64 × 6,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.18x = 117,760,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,760,933.34/12,264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.02

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