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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.31, 16,693.35 and 7,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.31, 16,693.35 and 7,382.33 is: 10,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.31 : 16,693.35 = 7,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.31/16,693.35 = 7,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.31x = 16,693.35 × 7,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.31x = 123,235,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,235,818.51/12,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.73

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