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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.13, 16,637.33 and 6,750.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.13, 16,637.33 and 6,750.97 is: 9,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.13 : 16,637.33 = 6,750.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.13/16,637.33 = 6,750.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.13x = 16,637.33 × 6,750.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.13x = 112,318,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318,090.99/12,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.26

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