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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,006.93, 16,569.45 and 6,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,006.93, 16,569.45 and 6,702.66 is: 9,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,006.93 : 16,569.45 = 6,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,006.93/16,569.45 = 6,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,006.93x = 16,569.45 × 6,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,006.93x = 111,059,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,059,389.74/12,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.61

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