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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,265.83, 16,927.25 and 8,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,265.83, 16,927.25 and 8,687.22 is: 11,988.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,265.83 : 16,927.25 = 8,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,265.83/16,927.25 = 8,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,265.83x = 16,927.25 × 8,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,265.83x = 147,050,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,050,637.83/12,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,988.64

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