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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.08, 16,573.44 and 7,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.08, 16,573.44 and 7,536.16 is: 10,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.08 : 16,573.44 = 7,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.08/16,573.44 = 7,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.08x = 16,573.44 × 7,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.08x = 124,900,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,900,095.59/12,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.61

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