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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,068.53, 16,654.59 and 6,691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,068.53, 16,654.59 and 6,691.05 is: 9,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,068.53 : 16,654.59 = 6,691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,068.53/16,654.59 = 6,691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,068.53x = 16,654.59 × 6,691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,068.53x = 111,436,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,436,694.42/12,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.66

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