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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.73, 16,647.42 and 7,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.73, 16,647.42 and 7,347.34 is: 10,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.73 : 16,647.42 = 7,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.73/16,647.42 = 7,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.73x = 16,647.42 × 7,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.73x = 122,314,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,314,254.86/12,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.53

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