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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.58, 16,647.75 and 7,347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.58, 16,647.75 and 7,347.87 is: 10,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.58 : 16,647.75 = 7,347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.58/16,647.75 = 7,347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.58x = 16,647.75 × 7,347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.58x = 122,325,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,325,502.79/12,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.07

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