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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.01, 16,571.74 and 6,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.01, 16,571.74 and 6,704.16 is: 9,251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.01 : 16,571.74 = 6,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.01/16,571.74 = 6,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.01x = 16,571.74 × 6,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.01x = 111,099,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,099,596.44/12,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.35

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