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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,274.80, 16,942.95 and 7,238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,274.80, 16,942.95 and 7,238.63 is: 9,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,274.80 : 16,942.95 = 7,238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,274.80/16,942.95 = 7,238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,274.80x = 16,942.95 × 7,238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,274.80x = 122,643,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,643,661.44/12,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.50

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