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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.16, 16,660.26 and 6,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.16, 16,660.26 and 6,767 is: 9,338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.16 : 16,660.26 = 6,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.16/16,660.26 = 6,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.16x = 16,660.26 × 6,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.16x = 112,739,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,739,979.42/12,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.07

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