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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.39, 16,571.82 and 6,973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.39, 16,571.82 and 6,973.04 is: 9,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.39 : 16,571.82 = 6,973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.39/16,571.82 = 6,973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.39x = 16,571.82 × 6,973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.39x = 115,555,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,555,963.73/12,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.94

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