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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.08, 16,686.84 and 6,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.08, 16,686.84 and 6,787.84 is: 9,366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.08 : 16,686.84 = 6,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.08/16,686.84 = 6,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.08x = 16,686.84 × 6,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.08x = 113,267,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,267,600.03/12,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.32

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