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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.73, 16,570.14 and 6,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.73, 16,570.14 and 6,702.50 is: 9,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.73 : 16,570.14 = 6,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.73/16,570.14 = 6,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.73x = 16,570.14 × 6,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.73x = 111,061,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,061,280.50/12,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.15

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