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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.21, 16,924.14 and 6,958.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.21, 16,924.14 and 6,958.71 is: 9,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.21 : 16,924.14 = 6,958.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.21/16,924.14 = 6,958.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.21x = 16,924.14 × 6,958.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.21x = 117,770,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,770,182.26/12,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.75

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