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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.61, 16,611.32 and 6,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.61, 16,611.32 and 6,731.11 is: 9,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.61 : 16,611.32 = 6,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.61/16,611.32 = 6,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.61x = 16,611.32 × 6,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.61x = 111,812,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,812,505.45/12,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.37

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