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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.54, 16,832.39 and 6,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.54, 16,832.39 and 6,892.25 is: 9,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.54 : 16,832.39 = 6,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.54/16,832.39 = 6,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.54x = 16,832.39 × 6,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.54x = 116,012,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,012,921.35/12,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.17

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