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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.72, 16,671.02 and 9,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.72, 16,671.02 and 9,248.18 is: 12,759.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.72 : 16,671.02 = 9,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.72/16,671.02 = 9,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.72x = 16,671.02 × 9,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.72x = 154,176,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,176,464.15/12,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.03

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