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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,017.97, 16,584.26 and 6,711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,017.97, 16,584.26 and 6,711.75 is: 9,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,017.97 : 16,584.26 = 6,711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,017.97/16,584.26 = 6,711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,017.97x = 16,584.26 × 6,711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,017.97x = 111,309,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,309,373.50/12,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.91

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