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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.30, 16,591.26 and 6,988.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.30, 16,591.26 and 6,988.74 is: 9,645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.30 : 16,591.26 = 6,988.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.30/16,591.26 = 6,988.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.30x = 16,591.26 × 6,988.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.30x = 115,952,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,952,002.41/12,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,645.55

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