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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.91, 16,925.43 and 7,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.91, 16,925.43 and 7,229.73 is: 9,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.91 : 16,925.43 = 7,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.91/16,925.43 = 7,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.91x = 16,925.43 × 7,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.91x = 122,366,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,366,289.03/12,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,977.75

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