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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,002.58, 16,563.44 and 6,625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,002.58, 16,563.44 and 6,625.06 is: 9,142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,002.58 : 16,563.44 = 6,625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,002.58/16,563.44 = 6,625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,002.58x = 16,563.44 × 6,625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,002.58x = 109,733,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,733,783.81/12,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.52

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