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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.62, 16,682.40 and 6,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.62, 16,682.40 and 6,783.30 is: 9,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.62 : 16,682.40 = 6,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.62/16,682.40 = 6,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.62x = 16,682.40 × 6,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.62x = 113,161,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,161,723.92/12,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.01

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