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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.26, 16,686.73 and 6,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.26, 16,686.73 and 6,786.44 is: 9,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.26 : 16,686.73 = 6,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.26/16,686.73 = 6,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.26x = 16,686.73 × 6,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.26x = 113,243,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,243,374.58/12,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.72

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