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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,074.22, 16,662.42 and 7,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,074.22, 16,662.42 and 7,358.52 is: 10,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,074.22 : 16,662.42 = 7,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,074.22/16,662.42 = 7,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,074.22x = 16,662.42 × 7,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,074.22x = 122,610,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,610,750.82/12,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.76

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