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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.08, 16,642.44 and 6,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.08, 16,642.44 and 6,755.28 is: 9,323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.08 : 16,642.44 = 6,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.08/16,642.44 = 6,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.08x = 16,642.44 × 6,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.08x = 112,424,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,424,342.08/12,058.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.57

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