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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,260.62, 16,914.02 and 7,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,260.62, 16,914.02 and 7,222.42 is: 9,963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,260.62 : 16,914.02 = 7,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,260.62/16,914.02 = 7,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,260.62x = 16,914.02 × 7,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,260.62x = 122,160,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,160,156.33/12,260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,963.62

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