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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.88, 16,768.94 and 7,436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.88, 16,768.94 and 7,436.08 is: 10,262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.88 : 16,768.94 = 7,436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.88/16,768.94 = 7,436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.88x = 16,768.94 × 7,436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.88x = 124,695,179.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,695,179.36/12,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.23

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