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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.92, 16,931.22 and 6,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.92, 16,931.22 and 6,679.92 is: 9,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.92 : 16,931.22 = 6,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.92/16,931.22 = 6,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.92x = 16,931.22 × 6,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.92x = 113,099,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,099,195.10/12,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.35

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