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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.66, 16,571.12 and 6,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.66, 16,571.12 and 6,972.62 is: 9,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.66 : 16,571.12 = 6,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.66/16,571.12 = 6,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.66x = 16,571.12 × 6,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.66x = 115,544,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,544,005.02/12,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.73

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