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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,192.93, 16,825.32 and 6,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,192.93, 16,825.32 and 6,888.24 is: 9,505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,192.93 : 16,825.32 = 6,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,192.93/16,825.32 = 6,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,192.93x = 16,825.32 × 6,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,192.93x = 115,896,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,896,842.24/12,192.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.25

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