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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.64, 16,638.78 and 6,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.64, 16,638.78 and 6,751.12 is: 9,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.64 : 16,638.78 = 6,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.64/16,638.78 = 6,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.64x = 16,638.78 × 6,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.64x = 112,330,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,330,400.43/12,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.89

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