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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,268.92, 16,928.85 and 7,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,268.92, 16,928.85 and 7,234.74 is: 9,982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,268.92 : 16,928.85 = 7,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,268.92/16,928.85 = 7,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,268.92x = 16,928.85 × 7,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,268.92x = 122,475,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,475,828.25/12,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.61

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