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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.06, 16,642.94 and 7,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.06, 16,642.94 and 7,027.74 is: 9,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.06 : 16,642.94 = 7,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.06/16,642.94 = 7,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.06x = 16,642.94 × 7,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.06x = 116,962,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,962,232.51/12,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.31

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