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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.69, 16,651.39 and 7,817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.69, 16,651.39 and 7,817.39 is: 10,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.69 : 16,651.39 = 7,817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.69/16,651.39 = 7,817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.69x = 16,651.39 × 7,817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.69x = 130,170,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,170,468.40/12,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.17

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