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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.26, 16,898.52 and 7,276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.26, 16,898.52 and 7,276.26 is: 10,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.26 : 16,898.52 = 7,276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.26/16,898.52 = 7,276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.26x = 16,898.52 × 7,276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.26x = 122,958,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,958,025.14/12,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.10

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