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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.52, 16,571.31 and 6,631.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.52, 16,571.31 and 6,631.01 is: 9,151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.52 : 16,571.31 = 6,631.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.52/16,571.31 = 6,631.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.52x = 16,571.31 × 6,631.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.52x = 109,884,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,884,522.32/12,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.31

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