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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.58, 16,928.33 and 7,234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.58, 16,928.33 and 7,234.38 is: 9,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.58 : 16,928.33 = 7,234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.58/16,928.33 = 7,234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.58x = 16,928.33 × 7,234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.58x = 122,465,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,465,935.81/12,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.08

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