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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,009.88, 16,573.47 and 6,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,009.88, 16,573.47 and 6,704.62 is: 9,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,009.88 : 16,573.47 = 6,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,009.88/16,573.47 = 6,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,009.88x = 16,573.47 × 6,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,009.88x = 111,118,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,118,818.43/12,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.28

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