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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,078.74, 16,668.44 and 6,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,078.74, 16,668.44 and 6,773.54 is: 9,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,078.74 : 16,668.44 = 6,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,078.74/16,668.44 = 6,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,078.74x = 16,668.44 × 6,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,078.74x = 112,904,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,904,345.08/12,078.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.36

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