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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.10, 16,573.41 and 6,704.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.10, 16,573.41 and 6,704.81 is: 9,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.10 : 16,573.41 = 6,704.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.10/16,573.41 = 6,704.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.10x = 16,573.41 × 6,704.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.10x = 111,121,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,121,565.10/12,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.34

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