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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,078.21, 16,667.37 and 6,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,078.21, 16,667.37 and 6,773.52 is: 9,347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,078.21 : 16,667.37 = 6,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,078.21/16,667.37 = 6,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,078.21x = 16,667.37 × 6,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,078.21x = 112,896,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,896,826.55/12,078.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.15

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