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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.41, 16,641.98 and 6,682.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.41, 16,641.98 and 6,682.19 is: 9,221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.41 : 16,641.98 = 6,682.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.41/16,641.98 = 6,682.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.41x = 16,641.98 × 6,682.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.41x = 111,204,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,204,930.65/12,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.43

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