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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,278.55, 16,946.61 and 7,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,278.55, 16,946.61 and 7,242.48 is: 9,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,278.55 : 16,946.61 = 7,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,278.55/16,946.61 = 7,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,278.55x = 16,946.61 × 7,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,278.55x = 122,735,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,735,483.99/12,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.93

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