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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.73, 16,645.20 and 6,754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.73, 16,645.20 and 6,754.51 is: 9,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.73 : 16,645.20 = 6,754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.73/16,645.20 = 6,754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.73x = 16,645.20 × 6,754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.73x = 112,430,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,430,169.85/12,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.00

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