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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,021.68, 16,589.80 and 6,716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,021.68, 16,589.80 and 6,716.48 is: 9,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,021.68 : 16,589.80 = 6,716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,021.68/16,589.80 = 6,716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,021.68x = 16,589.80 × 6,716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,021.68x = 111,425,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,425,059.90/12,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.68

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