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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.62, 16,644.99 and 6,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.62, 16,644.99 and 6,757.12 is: 9,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.62 : 16,644.99 = 6,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.62/16,644.99 = 6,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.62x = 16,644.99 × 6,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.62x = 112,472,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,472,194.83/12,062.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.03

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