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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.89, 16,565.32 and 6,626.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.89, 16,565.32 and 6,626.29 is: 9,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.89 : 16,565.32 = 6,626.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.89/16,565.32 = 6,626.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.89x = 16,565.32 × 6,626.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.89x = 109,766,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,766,614.26/12,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.25

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