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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.28, 16,634.97 and 7,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.28, 16,634.97 and 7,277 is: 10,040.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.28 : 16,634.97 = 7,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.28/16,634.97 = 7,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.28x = 16,634.97 × 7,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.28x = 121,052,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,052,676.69/12,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.63

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