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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.69, 16,887.96 and 6,932.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.69, 16,887.96 and 6,932.37 is: 9,566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.69 : 16,887.96 = 6,932.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.69/16,887.96 = 6,932.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.69x = 16,887.96 × 6,932.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.69x = 117,073,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,073,587.27/12,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,566.64

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