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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.63, 16,641.35 and 6,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.63, 16,641.35 and 6,753.72 is: 9,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.63 : 16,641.35 = 6,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.63/16,641.35 = 6,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.63x = 16,641.35 × 6,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.63x = 112,390,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,390,984.55/12,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.61

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