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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.82, 16,641.81 and 6,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.82, 16,641.81 and 6,682.05 is: 9,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.82 : 16,641.81 = 6,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.82/16,641.81 = 6,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.82x = 16,641.81 × 6,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.82x = 111,201,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,201,406.51/12,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.82

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