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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.08, 16,927.60 and 6,677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.08, 16,927.60 and 6,677.28 is: 9,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.08 : 16,927.60 = 6,677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.08/16,927.60 = 6,677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.08x = 16,927.60 × 6,677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.08x = 113,030,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,030,324.93/12,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,214.87

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