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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.69, 16,636.39 and 6,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.69, 16,636.39 and 6,750.24 is: 9,315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.69 : 16,636.39 = 6,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.69/16,636.39 = 6,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.69x = 16,636.39 × 6,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.69x = 112,299,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299,545.97/12,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.07

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