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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.65, 16,715.85 and 7,333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.65, 16,715.85 and 7,333.47 is: 10,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.65 : 16,715.85 = 7,333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.65/16,715.85 = 7,333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.65x = 16,715.85 × 7,333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.65x = 122,585,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,585,184.50/12,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.43

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