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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.43, 16,650.54 and 7,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.43, 16,650.54 and 7,030.24 is: 9,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.43 : 16,650.54 = 7,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.43/16,650.54 = 7,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.43x = 16,650.54 × 7,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.43x = 117,057,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,057,250.70/12,064.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.67

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