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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.76, 16,623.31 and 9,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.76, 16,623.31 and 9,058.73 is: 12,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.76 : 16,623.31 = 9,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.76/16,623.31 = 9,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.76x = 16,623.31 × 9,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.76x = 150,586,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,586,077.00/12,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.32

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