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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.76, 16,627.88 and 6,744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.76, 16,627.88 and 6,744.47 is: 9,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.76 : 16,627.88 = 6,744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.76/16,627.88 = 6,744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.76x = 16,627.88 × 6,744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.76x = 112,146,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,146,171.55/12,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.92

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