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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.91, 16,688.68 and 6,787.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.91, 16,688.68 and 6,787.71 is: 9,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.91 : 16,688.68 = 6,787.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.91/16,688.68 = 6,787.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.91x = 16,688.68 × 6,787.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.91x = 113,277,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,277,920.12/12,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.53

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