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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,282.78, 16,949.37 and 7,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,282.78, 16,949.37 and 7,246.74 is: 9,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,282.78 : 16,949.37 = 7,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,282.78/16,949.37 = 7,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,282.78x = 16,949.37 × 7,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,282.78x = 122,827,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,827,677.55/12,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.99

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