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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.41, 16,671.68 and 6,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.41, 16,671.68 and 6,773.24 is: 9,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.41 : 16,671.68 = 6,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.41/16,671.68 = 6,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.41x = 16,671.68 × 6,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.41x = 112,921,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921,172.62/12,079.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.24

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