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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,001.97, 16,560.06 and 6,963.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,001.97, 16,560.06 and 6,963.27 is: 9,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,001.97 : 16,560.06 = 6,963.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,001.97/16,560.06 = 6,963.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,001.97x = 16,560.06 × 6,963.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,001.97x = 115,312,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,312,086.20/12,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.77

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