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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.53, 16,882.27 and 6,928.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.53, 16,882.27 and 6,928.69 is: 9,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.53 : 16,882.27 = 6,928.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.53/16,882.27 = 6,928.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.53x = 16,882.27 × 6,928.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.53x = 116,972,026.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,972,026.43/12,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.59

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