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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.18, 16,655.43 and 7,036.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.18, 16,655.43 and 7,036.38 is: 9,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.18 : 16,655.43 = 7,036.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.18/16,655.43 = 7,036.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.18x = 16,655.43 × 7,036.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.18x = 117,193,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,193,934.54/12,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.18

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