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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.92, 16,638.74 and 7,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.92, 16,638.74 and 7,020.22 is: 9,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.92 : 16,638.74 = 7,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.92/16,638.74 = 7,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.92x = 16,638.74 × 7,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.92x = 116,807,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,807,615.32/12,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,688.82

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