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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.03, 16,573.38 and 6,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.03, 16,573.38 and 6,704.64 is: 9,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.03 : 16,573.38 = 6,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.03/16,573.38 = 6,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.03x = 16,573.38 × 6,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.03x = 111,118,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,118,546.48/12,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.92

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