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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.07, 16,554.07 and 8,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.07, 16,554.07 and 8,029.73 is: 11,067.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.07 : 16,554.07 = 8,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.07/16,554.07 = 8,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.07x = 16,554.07 × 8,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.07x = 132,924,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,924,763.92/12,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.77

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