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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,284.67, 16,950.71 and 7,248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,284.67, 16,950.71 and 7,248.51 is: 10,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,284.67 : 16,950.71 = 7,248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,284.67/16,950.71 = 7,248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,284.67x = 16,950.71 × 7,248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,284.67x = 122,867,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,867,390.94/12,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.68

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