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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.23, 16,713.34 and 6,806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.23, 16,713.34 and 6,806.94 is: 9,393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.23 : 16,713.34 = 6,806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.23/16,713.34 = 6,806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.23x = 16,713.34 × 6,806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.23x = 113,766,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,766,702.58/12,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.49

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