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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.38, 16,852.92 and 7,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.38, 16,852.92 and 7,431.66 is: 10,256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.38 : 16,852.92 = 7,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.38/16,852.92 = 7,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.38x = 16,852.92 × 7,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.38x = 125,245,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,245,171.45/12,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.43

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