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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.22, 16,651.23 and 7,529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.22, 16,651.23 and 7,529.81 is: 10,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.22 : 16,651.23 = 7,529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.22/16,651.23 = 7,529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.22x = 16,651.23 × 7,529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.22x = 125,380,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,380,514.91/12,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.20

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