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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.43, 16,881.62 and 6,927.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.43, 16,881.62 and 6,927.93 is: 9,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.43 : 16,881.62 = 6,927.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.43/16,881.62 = 6,927.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.43x = 16,881.62 × 6,927.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.43x = 116,954,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,954,647.01/12,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.25

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