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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.08, 16,569.72 and 6,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.08, 16,569.72 and 6,702.48 is: 9,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.08 : 16,569.72 = 6,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.08/16,569.72 = 6,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.08x = 16,569.72 × 6,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.08x = 111,058,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,058,216.91/12,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.39

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