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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.81, 16,621.85 and 6,739.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.81, 16,621.85 and 6,739.61 is: 9,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.81 : 16,621.85 = 6,739.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.81/16,621.85 = 6,739.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.81x = 16,621.85 × 6,739.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.81x = 112,024,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,024,752.78/12,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.67

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