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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.38, 16,654.22 and 7,823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.38, 16,654.22 and 7,823.38 is: 10,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.38 : 16,654.22 = 7,823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.38/16,654.22 = 7,823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.38x = 16,654.22 × 7,823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.38x = 130,292,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,292,291.66/12,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.34

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