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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.06, 16,637.86 and 8,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.06, 16,637.86 and 8,473.07 is: 11,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.06 : 16,637.86 = 8,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.06/16,637.86 = 8,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.06x = 16,637.86 × 8,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.06x = 140,973,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,973,752.43/12,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.59

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