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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.68, 16,604.24 and 7,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.68, 16,604.24 and 7,251.40 is: 10,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.68 : 16,604.24 = 7,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.68/16,604.24 = 7,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.68x = 16,604.24 × 7,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.68x = 120,403,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,403,985.94/12,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.08

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