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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.72, 16,622.03 and 9,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.72, 16,622.03 and 9,066.18 is: 12,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.72 : 16,622.03 = 9,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.72/16,622.03 = 9,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.72x = 16,622.03 × 9,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.72x = 150,698,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698,270.61/12,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.69

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