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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,007.94, 16,568.55 and 6,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,007.94, 16,568.55 and 6,702.62 is: 9,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,007.94 : 16,568.55 = 6,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,007.94/16,568.55 = 6,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,007.94x = 16,568.55 × 6,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,007.94x = 111,052,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,052,611.76/12,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.27

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