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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,048.83, 16,627.47 and 6,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,048.83, 16,627.47 and 6,744.14 is: 9,306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,048.83 : 16,627.47 = 6,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,048.83/16,627.47 = 6,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,048.83x = 16,627.47 × 6,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,048.83x = 112,137,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,137,985.53/12,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.96

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