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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.74, 16,651.56 and 7,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.74, 16,651.56 and 7,350.34 is: 10,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.74 : 16,651.56 = 7,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.74/16,651.56 = 7,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.74x = 16,651.56 × 7,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.74x = 122,394,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,394,627.53/12,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.66

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