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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.28, 16,573.59 and 6,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.28, 16,573.59 and 6,705.24 is: 9,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.28 : 16,573.59 = 6,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.28/16,573.59 = 6,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.28x = 16,573.59 × 6,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.28x = 111,129,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,129,898.61/12,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.13

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