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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.79, 16,641.35 and 7,278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.79, 16,641.35 and 7,278.74 is: 10,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.79 : 16,641.35 = 7,278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.79/16,641.35 = 7,278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.79x = 16,641.35 × 7,278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.79x = 121,128,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,128,059.90/12,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.79

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