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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,203.73, 16,834.97 and 7,719.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,203.73, 16,834.97 and 7,719.93 is: 10,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,203.73 : 16,834.97 = 7,719.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,203.73/16,834.97 = 7,719.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,203.73x = 16,834.97 × 7,719.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,203.73x = 129,964,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,964,751.35/12,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.59

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