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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.38, 16,887.58 and 7,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.38, 16,887.58 and 7,269.38 is: 10,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.38 : 16,887.58 = 7,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.38/16,887.58 = 7,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.38x = 16,887.58 × 7,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.38x = 122,762,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,762,133.69/12,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.74

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