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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,012.06, 16,575.93 and 6,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,012.06, 16,575.93 and 6,975.93 is: 9,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,012.06 : 16,575.93 = 6,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,012.06/16,575.93 = 6,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,012.06x = 16,575.93 × 6,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,012.06x = 115,632,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,632,527.36/12,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.37

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