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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.89, 16,852.73 and 6,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.89, 16,852.73 and 6,907.52 is: 9,532.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.89 : 16,852.73 = 6,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.89/16,852.73 = 6,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.89x = 16,852.73 × 6,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.89x = 116,410,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,410,450.73/12,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.55

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