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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034, 16,611.44 and 9,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034, 16,611.44 and 9,058.44 is: 12,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034 : 16,611.44 = 9,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034/16,611.44 = 9,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034x = 16,611.44 × 9,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034x = 150,473,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,473,732.55/12,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.05

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