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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,078.22, 16,667.94 and 6,773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,078.22, 16,667.94 and 6,773.02 is: 9,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,078.22 : 16,667.94 = 6,773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,078.22/16,667.94 = 6,773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,078.22x = 16,667.94 × 6,773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,078.22x = 112,892,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,892,290.98/12,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.77

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