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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,079.73, 16,669.98 and 6,774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,079.73, 16,669.98 and 6,774.53 is: 9,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,079.73 : 16,669.98 = 6,774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,079.73/16,669.98 = 6,774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,079.73x = 16,669.98 × 6,774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,079.73x = 112,931,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,931,279.61/12,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.82

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