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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,196.43, 16,832.08 and 6,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,196.43, 16,832.08 and 6,892.26 is: 9,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,196.43 : 16,832.08 = 6,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,196.43/16,832.08 = 6,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,196.43x = 16,832.08 × 6,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,196.43x = 116,011,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,011,071.70/12,196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.89

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