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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,017.64, 16,584.44 and 6,712.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,017.64, 16,584.44 and 6,712.88 is: 9,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,017.64 : 16,584.44 = 6,712.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,017.64/16,584.44 = 6,712.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,017.64x = 16,584.44 × 6,712.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,017.64x = 111,329,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,329,355.59/12,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.83

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