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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.62, 16,633.98 and 6,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.62, 16,633.98 and 6,748.44 is: 9,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.62 : 16,633.98 = 6,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.62/16,633.98 = 6,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.62x = 16,633.98 × 6,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.62x = 112,253,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,253,415.99/12,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.84

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