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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,192.64, 16,825.04 and 6,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,192.64, 16,825.04 and 6,888 is: 9,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,192.64 : 16,825.04 = 6,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,192.64/16,825.04 = 6,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,192.64x = 16,825.04 × 6,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,192.64x = 115,890,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,890,875.52/12,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.99

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