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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.63, 16,927.97 and 6,677.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.63, 16,927.97 and 6,677.63 is: 9,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.63 : 16,927.97 = 6,677.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.63/16,927.97 = 6,677.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.63x = 16,927.97 × 6,677.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.63x = 113,038,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,038,602.28/12,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.13

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