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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,082.88, 16,674.37 and 7,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,082.88, 16,674.37 and 7,368.14 is: 10,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,082.88 : 16,674.37 = 7,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,082.88/16,674.37 = 7,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,082.88x = 16,674.37 × 7,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,082.88x = 122,858,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,858,990.78/12,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.03

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