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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.19, 16,930.10 and 6,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.19, 16,930.10 and 6,679.19 is: 9,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.19 : 16,930.10 = 6,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.19/16,930.10 = 6,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.19x = 16,930.10 × 6,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.19x = 113,079,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,079,354.62/12,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.28

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