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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.83, 16,574.67 and 6,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.83, 16,574.67 and 6,706.14 is: 9,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.83 : 16,574.67 = 6,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.83/16,574.67 = 6,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.83x = 16,574.67 × 6,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.83x = 111,152,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,152,057.47/12,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.32

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