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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.44, 16,882.68 and 6,928.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.44, 16,882.68 and 6,928.66 is: 9,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.44 : 16,882.68 = 6,928.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.44/16,882.68 = 6,928.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.44x = 16,882.68 × 6,928.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.44x = 116,974,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,974,349.61/12,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.85

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