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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,281.66, 16,947.67 and 7,246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,281.66, 16,947.67 and 7,246.09 is: 9,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,281.66 : 16,947.67 = 7,246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,281.66/16,947.67 = 7,246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,281.66x = 16,947.67 × 7,246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,281.66x = 122,804,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,804,342.11/12,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.00

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