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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.68, 16,694.13 and 7,314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.68, 16,694.13 and 7,314.63 is: 10,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.68 : 16,694.13 = 7,314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.68/16,694.13 = 7,314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.68x = 16,694.13 × 7,314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.68x = 122,111,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,111,300.65/12,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.29

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