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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.33, 16,627.91 and 6,744.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.33, 16,627.91 and 6,744.15 is: 9,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.33 : 16,627.91 = 6,744.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.33/16,627.91 = 6,744.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.33x = 16,627.91 × 6,744.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.33x = 112,141,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,141,052.95/12,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.83

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