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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.43, 16,655.78 and 7,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.43, 16,655.78 and 7,036.63 is: 9,710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.43 : 16,655.78 = 7,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.43/16,655.78 = 7,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.43x = 16,655.78 × 7,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.43x = 117,200,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,200,526.04/12,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.53

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