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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,096.93, 16,697.24 and 7,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,096.93, 16,697.24 and 7,316.88 is: 10,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,096.93 : 16,697.24 = 7,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,096.93/16,697.24 = 7,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,096.93x = 16,697.24 × 7,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,096.93x = 122,171,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,171,701.41/12,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.40

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