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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.45, 16,571.99 and 6,703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.45, 16,571.99 and 6,703.61 is: 9,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.45 : 16,571.99 = 6,703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.45/16,571.99 = 6,703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.45x = 16,571.99 × 6,703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.45x = 111,092,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,092,185.00/12,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.17

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