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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,037.44, 16,611.54 and 6,732.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,037.44, 16,611.54 and 6,732.29 is: 9,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,037.44 : 16,611.54 = 6,732.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,037.44/16,611.54 = 6,732.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,037.44x = 16,611.54 × 6,732.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,037.44x = 111,833,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833,621.57/12,037.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.48

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