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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.20, 16,631.88 and 6,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.20, 16,631.88 and 6,747.02 is: 9,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.20 : 16,631.88 = 6,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.20/16,631.88 = 6,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.20x = 16,631.88 × 6,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.20x = 112,215,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215,627.00/12,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.80

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