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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.23, 16,849.83 and 7,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.23, 16,849.83 and 7,105.35 is: 9,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.23 : 16,849.83 = 7,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.23/16,849.83 = 7,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.23x = 16,849.83 × 7,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.23x = 119,723,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,723,939.59/12,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,804.41

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