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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.08, 16,572.78 and 6,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.08, 16,572.78 and 6,704.12 is: 9,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.08 : 16,572.78 = 6,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.08/16,572.78 = 6,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.08x = 16,572.78 × 6,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.08x = 111,105,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,105,905.85/12,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.82

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