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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.50, 16,670.37 and 7,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.50, 16,670.37 and 7,366.06 is: 10,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.50 : 16,670.37 = 7,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.50/16,670.37 = 7,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.50x = 16,670.37 × 7,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.50x = 122,794,945.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,794,945.64/12,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.20

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