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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.68, 16,713.97 and 7,076.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.68, 16,713.97 and 7,076.67 is: 9,765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.68 : 16,713.97 = 7,076.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.68/16,713.97 = 7,076.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.68x = 16,713.97 × 7,076.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.68x = 118,279,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,279,189.61/12,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,765.72

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