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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.97, 16,636.78 and 6,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.97, 16,636.78 and 6,750.52 is: 9,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.97 : 16,636.78 = 6,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.97/16,636.78 = 6,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.97x = 16,636.78 × 6,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.97x = 112,306,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,306,845.00/12,055.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.46

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