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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.44, 16,930.02 and 6,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.44, 16,930.02 and 6,961.75 is: 9,608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.44 : 16,930.02 = 6,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.44/16,930.02 = 6,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.44x = 16,930.02 × 6,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.44x = 117,862,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,862,566.74/12,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.54

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