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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.45, 16,655.36 and 7,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.45, 16,655.36 and 7,033.82 is: 9,706.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.45 : 16,655.36 = 7,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.45/16,655.36 = 7,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.45x = 16,655.36 × 7,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.45x = 117,150,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,150,685.83/12,069.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,706.38

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