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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,230.63, 16,878.51 and 7,450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,230.63, 16,878.51 and 7,450.77 is: 10,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,230.63 : 16,878.51 = 7,450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,230.63/16,878.51 = 7,450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,230.63x = 16,878.51 × 7,450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,230.63x = 125,757,895.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,757,895.95/12,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.21

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