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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.94, 16,711.90 and 6,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.94, 16,711.90 and 6,803.77 is: 9,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.94 : 16,711.90 = 6,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.94/16,711.90 = 6,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.94x = 16,711.90 × 6,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.94x = 113,703,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,703,923.86/12,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.08

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