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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.88, 16,642.50 and 6,754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.88, 16,642.50 and 6,754.74 is: 9,321.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.88 : 16,642.50 = 6,754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.88/16,642.50 = 6,754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.88x = 16,642.50 × 6,754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.88x = 112,415,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,415,760.45/12,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.47

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