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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,141.84, 16,755.48 and 7,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,141.84, 16,755.48 and 7,105.44 is: 9,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,141.84 : 16,755.48 = 7,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,141.84/16,755.48 = 7,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,141.84x = 16,755.48 × 7,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,141.84x = 119,055,057.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,055,057.81/12,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,805.36

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