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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,042.64, 16,618.84 and 6,737.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,042.64, 16,618.84 and 6,737.46 is: 9,297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,042.64 : 16,618.84 = 6,737.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,042.64/16,618.84 = 6,737.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,042.64x = 16,618.84 × 6,737.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,042.64x = 111,968,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,968,769.75/12,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.69

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