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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.39, 16,744.34 and 6,828.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.39, 16,744.34 and 6,828.21 is: 9,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.39 : 16,744.34 = 6,828.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.39/16,744.34 = 6,828.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.39x = 16,744.34 × 6,828.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.39x = 114,333,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,333,869.83/12,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.08

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