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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.28, 16,628.49 and 7,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.28, 16,628.49 and 7,014.54 is: 9,679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.28 : 16,628.49 = 7,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.28/16,628.49 = 7,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.28x = 16,628.49 × 7,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.28x = 116,641,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,641,208.24/12,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.54

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