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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.92, 16,611.18 and 6,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.92, 16,611.18 and 6,732.32 is: 9,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.92 : 16,611.18 = 6,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.92/16,611.18 = 6,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.92x = 16,611.18 × 6,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.92x = 111,831,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,831,779.34/12,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.73

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