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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,303.44, 16,978.40 and 6,926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,303.44, 16,978.40 and 6,926.45 is: 9,558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,303.44 : 16,978.40 = 6,926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,303.44/16,978.40 = 6,926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,303.44x = 16,978.40 × 6,926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,303.44x = 117,600,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,600,038.68/12,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.31

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