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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,056.72, 16,639.36 and 6,679.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,056.72, 16,639.36 and 6,679.67 is: 9,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,056.72 : 16,639.36 = 6,679.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,056.72/16,639.36 = 6,679.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,056.72x = 16,639.36 × 6,679.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,056.72x = 111,145,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,145,333.92/12,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.54

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