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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,053.94, 16,633.52 and 6,676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,053.94, 16,633.52 and 6,676.35 is: 9,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,053.94 : 16,633.52 = 6,676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,053.94/16,633.52 = 6,676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,053.94x = 16,633.52 × 6,676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,053.94x = 111,051,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,051,201.25/12,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.85

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