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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.88, 16,711.80 and 7,392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.88, 16,711.80 and 7,392.16 is: 10,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.88 : 16,711.80 = 7,392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.88/16,711.80 = 7,392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.88x = 16,711.80 × 7,392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.88x = 123,536,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,536,299.49/12,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.12

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