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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.38, 16,689.90 and 7,615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.38, 16,689.90 and 7,615.34 is: 10,504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.38 : 16,689.90 = 7,615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.38/16,689.90 = 7,615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.38x = 16,689.90 × 7,615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.38x = 127,099,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,099,274.87/12,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.61

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