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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,299.08, 16,967.86 and 7,575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,299.08, 16,967.86 and 7,575.16 is: 10,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,299.08 : 16,967.86 = 7,575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,299.08/16,967.86 = 7,575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,299.08x = 16,967.86 × 7,575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,299.08x = 128,534,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,534,254.36/12,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.72

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