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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.10, 16,573.08 and 6,973.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.10, 16,573.08 and 6,973.48 is: 9,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.10 : 16,573.08 = 6,973.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.10/16,573.08 = 6,973.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.10x = 16,573.08 × 6,973.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.10x = 115,572,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,572,041.92/12,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.10

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