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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.08, 16,657.92 and 7,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.08, 16,657.92 and 7,354.80 is: 10,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.08 : 16,657.92 = 7,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.08/16,657.92 = 7,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.08x = 16,657.92 × 7,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.08x = 122,515,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,515,670.02/12,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.36

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