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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.41, 16,633.07 and 7,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.41, 16,633.07 and 7,343.23 is: 10,135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.41 : 16,633.07 = 7,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.41/16,633.07 = 7,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.41x = 16,633.07 × 7,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.41x = 122,140,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140,458.62/12,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.79

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