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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,044.88, 16,622.91 and 6,740.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,044.88, 16,622.91 and 6,740.19 is: 9,302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,044.88 : 16,622.91 = 6,740.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,044.88/16,622.91 = 6,740.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,044.88x = 16,622.91 × 6,740.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,044.88x = 112,041,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,041,571.75/12,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.01

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