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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.28, 16,570.44 and 6,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.28, 16,570.44 and 6,702.16 is: 9,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.28 : 16,570.44 = 6,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.28/16,570.44 = 6,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.28x = 16,570.44 × 6,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.28x = 111,057,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,057,740.15/12,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.20

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