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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.99, 16,573.46 and 7,819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.99, 16,573.46 and 7,819.35 is: 10,795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.99 : 16,573.46 = 7,819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.99/16,573.46 = 7,819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.99x = 16,573.46 × 7,819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.99x = 129,593,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,593,645.35/12,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.88

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