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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.83, 16,573.29 and 6,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.83, 16,573.29 and 6,705.14 is: 9,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.83 : 16,573.29 = 6,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.83/16,573.29 = 6,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.83x = 16,573.29 × 6,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.83x = 111,126,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,126,229.71/12,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.94

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