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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.32, 16,574.97 and 7,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.32, 16,574.97 and 7,292.12 is: 10,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.32 : 16,574.97 = 7,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.32/16,574.97 = 7,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.32x = 16,574.97 × 7,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.32x = 120,866,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,866,587.36/12,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.92

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