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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.51, 16,571.27 and 6,630.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.51, 16,571.27 and 6,630.97 is: 9,151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.51 : 16,571.27 = 6,630.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.51/16,571.27 = 6,630.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.51x = 16,571.27 × 6,630.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.51x = 109,883,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,883,594.23/12,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.24

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