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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.15, 16,644.45 and 7,028.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.15, 16,644.45 and 7,028.29 is: 9,699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.15 : 16,644.45 = 7,028.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.15/16,644.45 = 7,028.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.15x = 16,644.45 × 7,028.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.15x = 116,982,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,982,021.49/12,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.08

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