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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.60, 16,647.12 and 7,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.60, 16,647.12 and 7,350.48 is: 10,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.60 : 16,647.12 = 7,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.60/16,647.12 = 7,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.60x = 16,647.12 × 7,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.60x = 122,364,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,364,322.62/12,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.27

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