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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.08, 16,971.49 and 7,516.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.08, 16,971.49 and 7,516.04 is: 10,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.08 : 16,971.49 = 7,516.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.08/16,971.49 = 7,516.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.08x = 16,971.49 × 7,516.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.08x = 127,558,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,558,397.70/12,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.06

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