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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.22, 16,951.50 and 7,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.22, 16,951.50 and 7,250.36 is: 10,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.22 : 16,951.50 = 7,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.22/16,951.50 = 7,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.22x = 16,951.50 × 7,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.22x = 122,904,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904,477.54/12,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.88

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