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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,047.93, 16,622.88 and 7,328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,047.93, 16,622.88 and 7,328.87 is: 10,111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,047.93 : 16,622.88 = 7,328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,047.93/16,622.88 = 7,328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,047.93x = 16,622.88 × 7,328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,047.93x = 121,826,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,826,926.55/12,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.86

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