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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.96, 16,637.70 and 6,750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.96, 16,637.70 and 6,750.73 is: 9,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.96 : 16,637.70 = 6,750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.96/16,637.70 = 6,750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.96x = 16,637.70 × 6,750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.96x = 112,316,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,316,620.52/12,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.27

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