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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.52, 16,881.04 and 6,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.52, 16,881.04 and 6,927.28 is: 9,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.52 : 16,881.04 = 6,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.52/16,881.04 = 6,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.52x = 16,881.04 × 6,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.52x = 116,939,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,939,690.77/12,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.96

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