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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,083.15, 16,675.59 and 6,705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,083.15, 16,675.59 and 6,705.86 is: 9,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,083.15 : 16,675.59 = 6,705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,083.15/16,675.59 = 6,705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,083.15x = 16,675.59 × 6,705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,083.15x = 111,824,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,824,088.58/12,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.55

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