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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.33, 16,571.22 and 6,703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.33, 16,571.22 and 6,703.64 is: 9,250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.33 : 16,571.22 = 6,703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.33/16,571.22 = 6,703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.33x = 16,571.22 × 6,703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.33x = 111,087,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,087,493.24/12,008.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.87

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