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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.58, 16,575.28 and 6,706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.58, 16,575.28 and 6,706.73 is: 9,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.58 : 16,575.28 = 6,706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.58/16,575.28 = 6,706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.58x = 16,575.28 × 6,706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.58x = 111,165,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,165,952.31/12,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.90

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