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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.07, 16,648.68 and 6,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.07, 16,648.68 and 6,759.01 is: 9,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.07 : 16,648.68 = 6,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.07/16,648.68 = 6,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.07x = 16,648.68 × 6,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.07x = 112,528,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528,594.61/12,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.35

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