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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.39, 16,655.18 and 6,763.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.39, 16,655.18 and 6,763.89 is: 9,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.39 : 16,655.18 = 6,763.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.39/16,655.18 = 6,763.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.39x = 16,655.18 × 6,763.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.39x = 112,653,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,653,805.45/12,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.84

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