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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.76, 16,924.38 and 6,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.76, 16,924.38 and 6,960.46 is: 9,604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.76 : 16,924.38 = 6,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.76/16,924.38 = 6,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.76x = 16,924.38 × 6,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.76x = 117,801,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,801,470.01/12,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.87

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