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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.73, 16,690.25 and 6,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.73, 16,690.25 and 6,717.41 is: 9,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.73 : 16,690.25 = 6,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.73/16,690.25 = 6,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.73x = 16,690.25 × 6,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.73x = 112,115,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115,135.21/12,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.75

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