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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.62, 16,632.68 and 7,275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.62, 16,632.68 and 7,275.34 is: 10,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.62 : 16,632.68 = 7,275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.62/16,632.68 = 7,275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.62x = 16,632.68 × 7,275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.62x = 121,008,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,008,378.72/12,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.34

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