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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.85, 16,928.48 and 6,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.85, 16,928.48 and 6,961.11 is: 9,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.85 : 16,928.48 = 6,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.85/16,928.48 = 6,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.85x = 16,928.48 × 6,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.85x = 117,840,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,840,965.33/12,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.45

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