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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.52, 16,628.36 and 6,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.52, 16,628.36 and 6,744.42 is: 9,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.52 : 16,628.36 = 6,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.52/16,628.36 = 6,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.52x = 16,628.36 × 6,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.52x = 112,148,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,148,610.03/12,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.31

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