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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.68, 16,911.69 and 7,213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.68, 16,911.69 and 7,213.29 is: 9,957.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.68 : 16,911.69 = 7,213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.68/16,911.69 = 7,213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.68x = 16,911.69 × 7,213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.68x = 121,988,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,988,924.36/12,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.73

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