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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,264.33, 16,924.62 and 7,228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,264.33, 16,924.62 and 7,228.77 is: 9,975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,264.33 : 16,924.62 = 7,228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,264.33/16,924.62 = 7,228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,264.33x = 16,924.62 × 7,228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,264.33x = 122,344,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344,185.32/12,264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.61

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