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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,054.78, 16,634.70 and 7,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,054.78, 16,634.70 and 7,019.04 is: 9,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,054.78 : 16,634.70 = 7,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,054.78/16,634.70 = 7,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,054.78x = 16,634.70 × 7,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,054.78x = 116,759,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,759,624.69/12,054.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,685.75

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