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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.95, 16,633.89 and 7,336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.95, 16,633.89 and 7,336.89 is: 10,122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.95 : 16,633.89 = 7,336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.95/16,633.89 = 7,336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.95x = 16,633.89 × 7,336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.95x = 122,041,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,041,021.20/12,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.89

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