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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,228.44, 16,871.82 and 6,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,228.44, 16,871.82 and 6,923.14 is: 9,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,228.44 : 16,871.82 = 6,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,228.44/16,871.82 = 6,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,228.44x = 16,871.82 × 6,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,228.44x = 116,805,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,805,971.91/12,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.99

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