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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.47, 16,647.62 and 6,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.47, 16,647.62 and 6,758.24 is: 9,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.47 : 16,647.62 = 6,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.47/16,647.62 = 6,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.47x = 16,647.62 × 6,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.47x = 112,508,494.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,508,494.36/12,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.38

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