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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.95, 16,922.73 and 7,227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.95, 16,922.73 and 7,227.73 is: 9,970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.95 : 16,922.73 = 7,227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.95/16,922.73 = 7,227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.95x = 16,922.73 × 7,227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.95x = 122,312,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312,923.30/12,266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.93

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