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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.52, 16,573.95 and 6,971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.52, 16,573.95 and 6,971.94 is: 9,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.52 : 16,573.95 = 6,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.52/16,573.95 = 6,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.52x = 16,573.95 × 6,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.52x = 115,552,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,552,584.96/12,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.55

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