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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.82, 16,637.97 and 6,750.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.82, 16,637.97 and 6,750.86 is: 9,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.82 : 16,637.97 = 6,750.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.82/16,637.97 = 6,750.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.82x = 16,637.97 × 6,750.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.82x = 112,320,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,320,606.15/12,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.71

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