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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,069.96, 16,657.02 and 6,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,069.96, 16,657.02 and 6,764.73 is: 9,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,069.96 : 16,657.02 = 6,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,069.96/16,657.02 = 6,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,069.96x = 16,657.02 × 6,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,069.96x = 112,680,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,680,242.90/12,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.59

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