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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.73, 16,618.62 and 7,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.73, 16,618.62 and 7,797.28 is: 10,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.73 : 16,618.62 = 7,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.73/16,618.62 = 7,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.73x = 16,618.62 × 7,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.73x = 129,580,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,580,033.35/12,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.20

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