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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.33, 16,645.97 and 6,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.33, 16,645.97 and 6,757.14 is: 9,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.33 : 16,645.97 = 6,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.33/16,645.97 = 6,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.33x = 16,645.97 × 6,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.33x = 112,479,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,479,166.62/12,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.83

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