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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,143.92, 16,758.68 and 7,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,143.92, 16,758.68 and 7,362.30 is: 10,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,143.92 : 16,758.68 = 7,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,143.92/16,758.68 = 7,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,143.92x = 16,758.68 × 7,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,143.92x = 123,382,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,382,429.76/12,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.02

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