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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.38, 16,647.47 and 6,758.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.38, 16,647.47 and 6,758.31 is: 9,326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.38 : 16,647.47 = 6,758.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.38/16,647.47 = 6,758.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.38x = 16,647.47 × 6,758.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.38x = 112,508,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,508,762.98/12,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.47

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