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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.41, 16,564.93 and 6,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.41, 16,564.93 and 6,626.49 is: 9,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.41 : 16,564.93 = 6,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.41/16,564.93 = 6,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.41x = 16,564.93 × 6,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.41x = 109,767,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,767,264.31/12,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.67

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