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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.41, 16,590.61 and 6,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.41, 16,590.61 and 6,717.26 is: 9,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.41 : 16,590.61 = 6,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.41/16,590.61 = 6,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.41x = 16,590.61 × 6,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.41x = 111,443,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,443,440.93/12,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.64

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