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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.91, 16,570.23 and 6,703.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.91, 16,570.23 and 6,703.07 is: 9,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.91 : 16,570.23 = 6,703.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.91/16,570.23 = 6,703.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.91x = 16,570.23 × 6,703.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.91x = 111,071,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,071,328.75/12,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.84

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