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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.44, 16,929.06 and 6,678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.44, 16,929.06 and 6,678.44 is: 9,216.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.44 : 16,929.06 = 6,678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.44/16,929.06 = 6,678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.44x = 16,929.06 × 6,678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.44x = 113,059,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,059,711.47/12,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,216.24

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