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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.03, 16,969.39 and 7,262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.03, 16,969.39 and 7,262.87 is: 10,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.03 : 16,969.39 = 7,262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.03/16,969.39 = 7,262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.03x = 16,969.39 × 7,262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.03x = 123,246,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,246,473.55/12,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.46

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