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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.73, 16,833.20 and 6,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.73, 16,833.20 and 6,892.44 is: 9,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.73 : 16,833.20 = 6,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.73/16,833.20 = 6,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.73x = 16,833.20 × 6,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.73x = 116,021,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021,821.01/12,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.76

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