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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.33, 16,586.33 and 7,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.33, 16,586.33 and 7,552.08 is: 10,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.33 : 16,586.33 = 7,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.33/16,586.33 = 7,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.33x = 16,586.33 × 7,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.33x = 125,261,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,261,253.31/12,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.26

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