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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.88, 16,926.93 and 6,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.88, 16,926.93 and 6,676.88 is: 9,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.88 : 16,926.93 = 6,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.88/16,926.93 = 6,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.88x = 16,926.93 × 6,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.88x = 113,018,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,018,995.74/12,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,214.10

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