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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.17, 16,925.85 and 6,676.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.17, 16,925.85 and 6,676.17 is: 9,213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.17 : 16,925.85 = 6,676.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.17/16,925.85 = 6,676.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.17x = 16,925.85 × 6,676.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.17x = 112,999,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,999,851.99/12,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.07

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