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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.19, 16,660.98 and 7,357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.19, 16,660.98 and 7,357.49 is: 10,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.19 : 16,660.98 = 7,357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.19/16,660.98 = 7,357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.19x = 16,660.98 × 7,357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.19x = 122,582,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,582,993.74/12,073.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.32

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