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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.49, 16,901.23 and 7,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.49, 16,901.23 and 7,707.93 is: 10,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.49 : 16,901.23 = 7,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.49/16,901.23 = 7,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.49x = 16,901.23 × 7,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.49x = 130,273,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,273,459.21/12,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.41

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