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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.13, 16,619.22 and 7,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.13, 16,619.22 and 7,333.72 is: 10,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.13 : 16,619.22 = 7,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.13/16,619.22 = 7,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.13x = 16,619.22 × 7,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.13x = 121,880,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,880,664.55/12,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.31

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