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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.72, 16,633.96 and 6,748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.72, 16,633.96 and 6,748.52 is: 9,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.72 : 16,633.96 = 6,748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.72/16,633.96 = 6,748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.72x = 16,633.96 × 6,748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.72x = 112,254,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,254,611.74/12,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.86

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