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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.56, 16,692.97 and 7,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.56, 16,692.97 and 7,062.22 is: 9,746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.56 : 16,692.97 = 7,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.56/16,692.97 = 7,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.56x = 16,692.97 × 7,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.56x = 117,889,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,889,343.13/12,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.50

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