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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,049.92, 16,629.93 and 6,744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,049.92, 16,629.93 and 6,744.66 is: 9,308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,049.92 : 16,629.93 = 6,744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,049.92/16,629.93 = 6,744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,049.92x = 16,629.93 × 6,744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,049.92x = 112,163,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,163,223.67/12,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,308.21

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