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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.58, 16,887.39 and 6,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.58, 16,887.39 and 6,932.59 is: 9,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.58 : 16,887.39 = 6,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.58/16,887.39 = 6,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.58x = 16,887.39 × 6,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.58x = 117,073,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,073,282.82/12,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,566.70

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