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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.55, 16,691.20 and 7,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.55, 16,691.20 and 7,312.50 is: 10,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.55 : 16,691.20 = 7,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.55/16,691.20 = 7,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.55x = 16,691.20 × 7,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.55x = 122,054,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,054,381.72/12,092.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.36

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