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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.91, 16,714.53 and 6,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.91, 16,714.53 and 6,806.72 is: 9,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.91 : 16,714.53 = 6,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.91/16,714.53 = 6,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.91x = 16,714.53 × 6,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.91x = 113,771,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,771,167.43/12,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.33

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