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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.74, 16,689.60 and 6,788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.74, 16,689.60 and 6,788.52 is: 9,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.74 : 16,689.60 = 6,788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.74/16,689.60 = 6,788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.74x = 16,689.60 × 6,788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.74x = 113,297,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,297,683.39/12,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.52

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