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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.58, 16,610.55 and 7,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.58, 16,610.55 and 7,320.54 is: 10,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.58 : 16,610.55 = 7,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.58/16,610.55 = 7,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.58x = 16,610.55 × 7,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.58x = 121,598,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,598,195.70/12,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.23

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