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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.06, 16,910.41 and 7,219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.06, 16,910.41 and 7,219.89 is: 9,961.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.06 : 16,910.41 = 7,219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.06/16,910.41 = 7,219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.06x = 16,910.41 × 7,219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.06x = 122,091,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,091,300.05/12,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.71

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