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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.82, 16,925.90 and 7,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.82, 16,925.90 and 7,232.62 is: 9,979.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.82 : 16,925.90 = 7,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.82/16,925.90 = 7,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.82x = 16,925.90 × 7,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.82x = 122,418,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,418,602.86/12,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.65

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