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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,011.66, 16,575.92 and 6,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,011.66, 16,575.92 and 6,706.56 is: 9,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,011.66 : 16,575.92 = 6,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,011.66/16,575.92 = 6,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,011.66x = 16,575.92 × 6,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,011.66x = 111,167,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,167,402.04/12,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.96

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