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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.07, 16,950.65 and 7,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.07, 16,950.65 and 7,247.35 is: 10,001.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.07 : 16,950.65 = 7,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.07/16,950.65 = 7,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.07x = 16,950.65 × 7,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.07x = 122,847,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,847,172.29/12,283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.34

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