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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.14, 16,573.83 and 6,632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.14, 16,573.83 and 6,632.46 is: 9,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.14 : 16,573.83 = 6,632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.14/16,573.83 = 6,632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.14x = 16,573.83 × 6,632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.14x = 109,925,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,925,264.52/12,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.70

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