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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.15, 16,713.81 and 6,805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.15, 16,713.81 and 6,805.86 is: 9,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.15 : 16,713.81 = 6,805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.15/16,713.81 = 6,805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.15x = 16,713.81 × 6,805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.15x = 113,751,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,751,850.93/12,111.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.32

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