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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.81, 16,927.99 and 7,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.81, 16,927.99 and 7,233.27 is: 9,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.81 : 16,927.99 = 7,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.81/16,927.99 = 7,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.81x = 16,927.99 × 7,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.81x = 122,444,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,444,722.23/12,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,980.16

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