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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.08, 16,622.51 and 6,739.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.08, 16,622.51 and 6,739.26 is: 9,301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.08 : 16,622.51 = 6,739.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.08/16,622.51 = 6,739.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.08x = 16,622.51 × 6,739.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.08x = 112,023,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,023,416.74/12,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.12

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