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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.66, 16,648.52 and 6,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.66, 16,648.52 and 6,759.24 is: 9,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.66 : 16,648.52 = 6,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.66/16,648.52 = 6,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.66x = 16,648.52 × 6,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.66x = 112,531,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,531,308.53/12,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.12

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