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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.64, 16,927.20 and 6,963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.64, 16,927.20 and 6,963.12 is: 9,608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.64 : 16,927.20 = 6,963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.64/16,927.20 = 6,963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.64x = 16,927.20 × 6,963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.64x = 117,866,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,866,124.86/12,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.67

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