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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.68, 16,627.32 and 7,339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.68, 16,627.32 and 7,339.02 is: 10,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.68 : 16,627.32 = 7,339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.68/16,627.32 = 7,339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.68x = 16,627.32 × 7,339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.68x = 122,028,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,028,234.03/12,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.05

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