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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.71, 16,628.43 and 6,744.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.71, 16,628.43 and 6,744.52 is: 9,307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.71 : 16,628.43 = 6,744.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.71/16,628.43 = 6,744.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.71x = 16,628.43 × 6,744.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.71x = 112,150,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,150,778.70/12,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.34

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