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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.06, 16,710.41 and 6,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.06, 16,710.41 and 6,803.77 is: 9,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.06 : 16,710.41 = 6,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.06/16,710.41 = 6,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.06x = 16,710.41 × 6,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.06x = 113,693,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,693,786.25/12,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.15

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