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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,057.76, 16,640.74 and 7,022.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,057.76, 16,640.74 and 7,022.45 is: 9,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,057.76 : 16,640.74 = 7,022.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,057.76/16,640.74 = 7,022.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,057.76x = 16,640.74 × 7,022.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,057.76x = 116,858,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,858,721.39/12,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,691.58

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