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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.89, 16,927.73 and 6,960.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.89, 16,927.73 and 6,960.99 is: 9,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.89 : 16,927.73 = 6,960.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.89/16,927.73 = 6,960.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.89x = 16,927.73 × 6,960.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.89x = 117,833,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,833,639.81/12,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.83

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