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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.02, 16,927.52 and 6,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.02, 16,927.52 and 6,889.40 is: 9,507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.02 : 16,927.52 = 6,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.02/16,927.52 = 6,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.02x = 16,927.52 × 6,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.02x = 116,620,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,620,462.68/12,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.60

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