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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.40, 16,924.04 and 6,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.40, 16,924.04 and 6,675.28 is: 9,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.40 : 16,924.04 = 6,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.40/16,924.04 = 6,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.40x = 16,924.04 × 6,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.40x = 112,972,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,972,705.73/12,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.43

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