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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.24, 16,932.96 and 6,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.24, 16,932.96 and 6,681.60 is: 9,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.24 : 16,932.96 = 6,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.24/16,932.96 = 6,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.24x = 16,932.96 × 6,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.24x = 113,139,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,139,265.54/12,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.62

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