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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.63, 16,656.77 and 6,764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.63, 16,656.77 and 6,764.78 is: 9,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.63 : 16,656.77 = 6,764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.63/16,656.77 = 6,764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.63x = 16,656.77 × 6,764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.63x = 112,679,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,679,350.74/12,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.78

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