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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.09, 16,575.59 and 6,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.09, 16,575.59 and 6,705.25 is: 9,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.09 : 16,575.59 = 6,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.09/16,575.59 = 6,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.09x = 16,575.59 × 6,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.09x = 111,143,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,143,474.85/12,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.18

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