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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,013.76, 16,577.25 and 7,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,013.76, 16,577.25 and 7,297.13 is: 10,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,013.76 : 16,577.25 = 7,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,013.76/16,577.25 = 7,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,013.76x = 16,577.25 × 7,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,013.76x = 120,966,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,966,348.29/12,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.98

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