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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.08, 16,623.12 and 6,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.08, 16,623.12 and 6,740.88 is: 9,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.08 : 16,623.12 = 6,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.08/16,623.12 = 6,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.08x = 16,623.12 × 6,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.08x = 112,054,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,054,457.15/12,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.15

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