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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.92, 16,581.80 and 6,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.92, 16,581.80 and 6,710.81 is: 9,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.92 : 16,581.80 = 6,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.92/16,581.80 = 6,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.92x = 16,581.80 × 6,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.92x = 111,277,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,277,275.70/12,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.82

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