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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,051.59, 16,632.84 and 7,271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,051.59, 16,632.84 and 7,271.78 is: 10,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,051.59 : 16,632.84 = 7,271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,051.59/16,632.84 = 7,271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,051.59x = 16,632.84 × 7,271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,051.59x = 120,950,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,950,297.36/12,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.05

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