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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,040.65, 16,606.62 and 7,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,040.65, 16,606.62 and 7,324.02 is: 10,101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,040.65 : 16,606.62 = 7,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,040.65/16,606.62 = 7,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,040.65x = 16,606.62 × 7,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,040.65x = 121,627,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,627,217.01/12,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.38

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