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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.78, 16,647.56 and 6,758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.78, 16,647.56 and 6,758.33 is: 9,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.78 : 16,647.56 = 6,758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.78/16,647.56 = 6,758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.78x = 16,647.56 × 6,758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.78x = 112,509,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509,670.38/12,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.24

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