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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.30, 16,567.92 and 6,700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.30, 16,567.92 and 6,700.16 is: 9,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.30 : 16,567.92 = 6,700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.30/16,567.92 = 6,700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.30x = 16,567.92 × 6,700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.30x = 111,007,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,007,714.87/12,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.56

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