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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.91, 16,686.35 and 6,714.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.91, 16,686.35 and 6,714.62 is: 9,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.91 : 16,686.35 = 6,714.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.91/16,686.35 = 6,714.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.91x = 16,686.35 × 6,714.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.91x = 112,042,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,042,554.89/12,091.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.91

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