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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,048.99, 16,627.58 and 7,333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,048.99, 16,627.58 and 7,333.27 is: 10,119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048.99 : 16,627.58 = 7,333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048.99/16,627.58 = 7,333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048.99x = 16,627.58 × 7,333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048.99x = 121,934,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,934,482.85/12,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.90

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