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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,014.73, 16,580.26 and 6,709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,014.73, 16,580.26 and 6,709.56 is: 9,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,014.73 : 16,580.26 = 6,709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,014.73/16,580.26 = 6,709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,014.73x = 16,580.26 × 6,709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,014.73x = 111,246,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246,249.29/12,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.16

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