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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.39, 16,570.64 and 6,971.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.39, 16,570.64 and 6,971.78 is: 9,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.39 : 16,570.64 = 6,971.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.39/16,570.64 = 6,971.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.39x = 16,570.64 × 6,971.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.39x = 115,526,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,526,915.40/12,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.52

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