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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.16, 16,573.86 and 6,705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.16, 16,573.86 and 6,705.06 is: 9,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.16 : 16,573.86 = 6,705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.16/16,573.86 = 6,705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.16x = 16,573.86 × 6,705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.16x = 111,128,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,128,725.73/12,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.90

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