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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.92, 16,621.80 and 7,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.92, 16,621.80 and 7,326.20 is: 10,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.92 : 16,621.80 = 7,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.92/16,621.80 = 7,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.92x = 16,621.80 × 7,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.92x = 121,774,631.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,774,631.16/12,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.72

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