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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,052.71, 16,632.57 and 6,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,052.71, 16,632.57 and 6,747.52 is: 9,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,052.71 : 16,632.57 = 6,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,052.71/16,632.57 = 6,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,052.71x = 16,632.57 × 6,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,052.71x = 112,228,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,228,598.73/12,052.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.48

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