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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.08, 16,720.08 and 7,639.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.08, 16,720.08 and 7,639.76 is: 10,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.08 : 16,720.08 = 7,639.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.08/16,720.08 = 7,639.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.08x = 16,720.08 × 7,639.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.08x = 127,737,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,737,398.38/12,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.76

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