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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.76, 16,647.98 and 6,758.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.76, 16,647.98 and 6,758.69 is: 9,326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.76 : 16,647.98 = 6,758.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.76/16,647.98 = 6,758.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.76x = 16,647.98 × 6,758.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.76x = 112,518,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,518,535.95/12,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.99

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