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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.77, 16,940.00 and 7,237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.77, 16,940.00 and 7,237.69 is: 9,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.77 : 16,940.00 = 7,237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.77/16,940.00 = 7,237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.77x = 16,940.00 × 7,237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.77x = 122,606,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,606,444.34/12,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,989.30

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