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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.54, 16,927.62 and 7,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.54, 16,927.62 and 7,230.95 is: 9,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.54 : 16,927.62 = 7,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.54/16,927.62 = 7,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.54x = 16,927.62 × 7,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.54x = 122,402,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,402,773.84/12,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.59

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