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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.76, 16,927.14 and 6,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.76, 16,927.14 and 6,962.46 is: 9,607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.76 : 16,927.14 = 6,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.76/16,927.14 = 6,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.76x = 16,927.14 × 6,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.76x = 117,854,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,854,535.16/12,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.63

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