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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,095.94, 16,695.87 and 7,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,095.94, 16,695.87 and 7,315.89 is: 10,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,095.94 : 16,695.87 = 7,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,095.94/16,695.87 = 7,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,095.94x = 16,695.87 × 7,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,095.94x = 122,145,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,145,148.37/12,095.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.03

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