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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.55, 16,924.85 and 6,887.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.55, 16,924.85 and 6,887.03 is: 9,503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.55 : 16,924.85 = 6,887.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.55/16,924.85 = 6,887.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.55x = 16,924.85 × 6,887.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.55x = 116,561,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,561,856.46/12,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.97

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