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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,043.83, 16,620.49 and 6,739.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,043.83, 16,620.49 and 6,739.90 is: 9,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,043.83 : 16,620.49 = 6,739.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,043.83/16,620.49 = 6,739.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,043.83x = 16,620.49 × 6,739.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,043.83x = 112,020,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,020,407.42/12,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.06

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