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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.84, 16,843.44 and 7,736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.84, 16,843.44 and 7,736.32 is: 10,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.84 : 16,843.44 = 7,736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.84/16,843.44 = 7,736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.84x = 16,843.44 × 7,736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.84x = 130,306,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,306,241.74/12,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.48

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