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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.33, 16,647.58 and 7,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.33, 16,647.58 and 7,027.43 is: 9,697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.33 : 16,647.58 = 7,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.33/16,647.58 = 7,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.33x = 16,647.58 × 7,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.33x = 116,989,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,989,589.14/12,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.95

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