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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.39, 16,713.54 and 6,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.39, 16,713.54 and 6,806.70 is: 9,393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.39 : 16,713.54 = 6,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.39/16,713.54 = 6,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.39x = 16,713.54 × 6,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.39x = 113,764,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,764,052.72/12,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.15

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