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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,184.48, 16,810.08 and 7,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,184.48, 16,810.08 and 7,995.04 is: 11,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,184.48 : 16,810.08 = 7,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,184.48/16,810.08 = 7,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,184.48x = 16,810.08 × 7,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,184.48x = 134,397,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,397,262.00/12,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.20

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