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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.54, 16,950.54 and 7,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.54, 16,950.54 and 7,248.38 is: 10,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.54 : 16,950.54 = 7,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.54/16,950.54 = 7,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.54x = 16,950.54 × 7,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.54x = 122,863,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,863,955.13/12,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.51

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