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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.44, 16,907.69 and 7,215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.44, 16,907.69 and 7,215.51 is: 9,957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.44 : 16,907.69 = 7,215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.44/16,907.69 = 7,215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.44x = 16,907.69 × 7,215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.44x = 121,997,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,997,570.19/12,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.01

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