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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,099.78, 16,693.29 and 7,320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,099.78, 16,693.29 and 7,320.78 is: 10,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,099.78 : 16,693.29 = 7,320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,099.78/16,693.29 = 7,320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,099.78x = 16,693.29 × 7,320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,099.78x = 122,207,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,207,903.57/12,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.01

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