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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.88, 16,601.99 and 7,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.88, 16,601.99 and 7,187.04 is: 9,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.88 : 16,601.99 = 7,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.88/16,601.99 = 7,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.88x = 16,601.99 × 7,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.88x = 119,319,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,319,166.21/12,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.09

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