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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.73, 16,624.95 and 6,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.73, 16,624.95 and 6,669.84 is: 9,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.73 : 16,624.95 = 6,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.73/16,624.95 = 6,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.73x = 16,624.95 × 6,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.73x = 110,885,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,885,793.84/12,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.64

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