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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.76, 16,607.36 and 7,253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.76, 16,607.36 and 7,253.56 is: 10,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.76 : 16,607.36 = 7,253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.76/16,607.36 = 7,253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.76x = 16,607.36 × 7,253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.76x = 120,462,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,462,482.20/12,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.21

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