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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.40, 16,611.08 and 6,731.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.40, 16,611.08 and 6,731.71 is: 9,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.40 : 16,611.08 = 6,731.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.40/16,611.08 = 6,731.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.40x = 16,611.08 × 6,731.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.40x = 111,820,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,820,898.16/12,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.23

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