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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,243, 16,895.34 and 7,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,243, 16,895.34 and 7,275 is: 10,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,243 : 16,895.34 = 7,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,243/16,895.34 = 7,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,243x = 16,895.34 × 7,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,243x = 122,913,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,913,598.50/12,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.50

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