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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.15, 16,962.89 and 7,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.15, 16,962.89 and 7,512.08 is: 10,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.15 : 16,962.89 = 7,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.15/16,962.89 = 7,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.15x = 16,962.89 × 7,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.15x = 127,426,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,426,464.34/12,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.49

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