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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.62, 16,711.83 and 7,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.62, 16,711.83 and 7,075.50 is: 9,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.62 : 16,711.83 = 7,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.62/16,711.83 = 7,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.62x = 16,711.83 × 7,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.62x = 118,244,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,244,553.17/12,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,762.10

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