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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,106.89, 16,704.56 and 7,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,106.89, 16,704.56 and 7,068.24 is: 9,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106.89 : 16,704.56 = 7,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106.89/16,704.56 = 7,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106.89x = 16,704.56 × 7,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106.89x = 118,071,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,071,856.85/12,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.45

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