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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.59, 16,886.26 and 7,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.59, 16,886.26 and 7,753.43 is: 10,698.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.59 : 16,886.26 = 7,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.59/16,886.26 = 7,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.59x = 16,886.26 × 7,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.59x = 130,926,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,926,434.87/12,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.71

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