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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.39, 16,654.41 and 6,763.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.39, 16,654.41 and 6,763.23 is: 9,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.39 : 16,654.41 = 6,763.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.39/16,654.41 = 6,763.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.39x = 16,654.41 × 6,763.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.39x = 112,637,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,637,605.34/12,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.27

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