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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.53, 16,711.52 and 6,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.53, 16,711.52 and 6,805.62 is: 9,390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.53 : 16,711.52 = 6,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.53/16,711.52 = 6,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.53x = 16,711.52 × 6,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.53x = 113,732,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,732,220.71/12,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.41

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