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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.59, 16,713.34 and 6,734.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.59, 16,713.34 and 6,734.87 is: 9,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.59 : 16,713.34 = 6,734.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.59/16,713.34 = 6,734.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.59x = 16,713.34 × 6,734.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.59x = 112,562,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,562,233.36/12,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.99

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