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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,267.81, 16,926.62 and 7,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,267.81, 16,926.62 and 7,232.27 is: 9,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,267.81 : 16,926.62 = 7,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,267.81/16,926.62 = 7,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,267.81x = 16,926.62 × 7,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,267.81x = 122,417,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,417,765.23/12,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,978.78

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