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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,091.95, 16,686.72 and 6,786.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,091.95, 16,686.72 and 6,786.63 is: 9,365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,091.95 : 16,686.72 = 6,786.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,091.95/16,686.72 = 6,786.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,091.95x = 16,686.72 × 6,786.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,091.95x = 113,246,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,246,594.55/12,091.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.45

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