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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.96, 16,564.20 and 6,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.96, 16,564.20 and 6,966.26 is: 9,611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.96 : 16,564.20 = 6,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.96/16,564.20 = 6,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.96x = 16,564.20 × 6,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.96x = 115,390,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,390,523.89/12,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.90

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