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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.43, 16,951.82 and 7,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.43, 16,951.82 and 7,249.28 is: 10,004.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.43 : 16,951.82 = 7,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.43/16,951.82 = 7,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.43x = 16,951.82 × 7,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.43x = 122,888,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,888,368.68/12,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.41

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