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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.83, 16,832.79 and 6,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.83, 16,832.79 and 6,892.54 is: 9,511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.83 : 16,832.79 = 6,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.83/16,832.79 = 6,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.83x = 16,832.79 × 6,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.83x = 116,020,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,020,678.39/12,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.58

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