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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.78, 16,682.22 and 6,711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.78, 16,682.22 and 6,711.07 is: 9,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.78 : 16,682.22 = 6,711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.78/16,682.22 = 6,711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.78x = 16,682.22 × 6,711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.78x = 111,955,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,955,535.75/12,088.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.11

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