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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,231.41, 16,878.39 and 7,195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,231.41, 16,878.39 and 7,195.82 is: 9,929.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,231.41 : 16,878.39 = 7,195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,231.41/16,878.39 = 7,195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,231.41x = 16,878.39 × 7,195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,231.41x = 121,453,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,453,856.33/12,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.67

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