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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.58, 16,687.42 and 7,619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.58, 16,687.42 and 7,619.06 is: 10,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.58 : 16,687.42 = 7,619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.58/16,687.42 = 7,619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.58x = 16,687.42 × 7,619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.58x = 127,142,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,142,351.74/12,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.35

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