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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,237.96, 16,888.50 and 6,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,237.96, 16,888.50 and 6,933 is: 9,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,237.96 : 16,888.50 = 6,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,237.96/16,888.50 = 6,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,237.96x = 16,888.50 × 6,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,237.96x = 117,087,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,087,970.50/12,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.61

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