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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,070.08, 16,661.43 and 9,237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,070.08, 16,661.43 and 9,237.29 is: 12,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,070.08 : 16,661.43 = 9,237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,070.08/16,661.43 = 9,237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,070.08x = 16,661.43 × 9,237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,070.08x = 153,906,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,906,377.42/12,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.07

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