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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.40, 16,637.04 and 6,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.40, 16,637.04 and 6,750 is: 9,314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.40 : 16,637.04 = 6,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.40/16,637.04 = 6,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.40x = 16,637.04 × 6,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.40x = 112,300,020
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,300,020/12,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.56

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