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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.16, 16,663.02 and 6,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.16, 16,663.02 and 6,769 is: 9,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.16 : 16,663.02 = 6,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.16/16,663.02 = 6,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.16x = 16,663.02 × 6,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.16x = 112,791,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,791,982.38/12,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.83

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