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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.61, 16,714.96 and 6,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.61, 16,714.96 and 6,807.71 is: 9,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.61 : 16,714.96 = 6,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.61/16,714.96 = 6,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.61x = 16,714.96 × 6,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.61x = 113,790,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,790,625.11/12,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.40

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