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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,270.89, 16,933.35 and 7,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,270.89, 16,933.35 and 7,235.33 is: 9,984.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,270.89 : 16,933.35 = 7,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,270.89/16,933.35 = 7,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,270.89x = 16,933.35 × 7,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,270.89x = 122,518,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,518,317.72/12,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.47

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