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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.02, 16,569.25 and 6,701.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.02, 16,569.25 and 6,701.64 is: 9,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.02 : 16,569.25 = 6,701.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.02/16,569.25 = 6,701.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.02x = 16,569.25 × 6,701.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.02x = 111,041,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,041,069.68/12,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.78

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