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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.26, 16,657.86 and 7,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.26, 16,657.86 and 7,034.56 is: 9,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.26 : 16,657.86 = 7,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.26/16,657.86 = 7,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.26x = 16,657.86 × 7,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.26x = 117,180,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,180,715.64/12,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,709.02

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