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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.65, 16,570.11 and 6,630.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.65, 16,570.11 and 6,630.13 is: 9,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.65 : 16,570.11 = 6,630.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.65/16,570.11 = 6,630.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.65x = 16,570.11 × 6,630.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.65x = 109,861,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,861,941.99/12,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.09

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