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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.43, 16,670.30 and 6,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.43, 16,670.30 and 6,773.83 is: 9,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.43 : 16,670.30 = 6,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.43/16,670.30 = 6,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.43x = 16,670.30 × 6,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.43x = 112,921,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,921,778.25/12,079.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.27

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