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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,106.28, 16,707.62 and 6,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,106.28, 16,707.62 and 6,801.44 is: 9,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,106.28 : 16,707.62 = 6,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,106.28/16,707.62 = 6,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,106.28x = 16,707.62 × 6,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,106.28x = 113,635,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,635,874.97/12,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.52

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