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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.37, 16,623.77 and 8,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.37, 16,623.77 and 8,266.77 is: 11,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.37 : 16,623.77 = 8,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.37/16,623.77 = 8,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.37x = 16,623.77 × 8,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.37x = 137,424,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,424,841.79/12,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.72

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