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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,046.94, 16,625.15 and 6,741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,046.94, 16,625.15 and 6,741.74 is: 9,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,046.94 : 16,625.15 = 6,741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,046.94/16,625.15 = 6,741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,046.94x = 16,625.15 × 6,741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,046.94x = 112,082,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,082,471.90/12,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.81

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