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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.64, 16,627.02 and 7,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.64, 16,627.02 and 7,011.81 is: 9,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.64 : 16,627.02 = 7,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.64/16,627.02 = 7,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.64x = 16,627.02 × 7,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.64x = 116,585,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,585,505.11/12,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.63

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