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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.32, 16,766.88 and 7,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.32, 16,766.88 and 7,435.04 is: 10,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.32 : 16,766.88 = 7,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.32/16,766.88 = 7,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.32x = 16,766.88 × 7,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.32x = 124,662,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,662,423.48/12,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.01

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