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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,233.61, 16,882.44 and 6,929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,233.61, 16,882.44 and 6,929.46 is: 9,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,233.61 : 16,882.44 = 6,929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,233.61/16,882.44 = 6,929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,233.61x = 16,882.44 × 6,929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,233.61x = 116,986,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,986,192.68/12,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.69

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