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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.44, 16,927.68 and 6,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.44, 16,927.68 and 6,677.44 is: 9,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.44 : 16,927.68 = 6,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.44/16,927.68 = 6,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.44x = 16,927.68 × 6,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.44x = 113,033,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,033,550.26/12,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,214.86

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