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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.35, 16,570.58 and 6,703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.35, 16,570.58 and 6,703.18 is: 9,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.35 : 16,570.58 = 6,703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.35/16,570.58 = 6,703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.35x = 16,570.58 × 6,703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.35x = 111,075,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,075,580.44/12,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.63

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