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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,110.98, 16,713.36 and 6,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,110.98, 16,713.36 and 6,805.78 is: 9,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,110.98 : 16,713.36 = 6,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,110.98/16,713.36 = 6,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,110.98x = 16,713.36 × 6,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,110.98x = 113,747,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,747,451.22/12,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.09

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