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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.58, 16,591.17 and 6,717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.58, 16,591.17 and 6,717.39 is: 9,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.58 : 16,591.17 = 6,717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.58/16,591.17 = 6,717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.58x = 16,591.17 × 6,717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.58x = 111,449,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,449,391.84/12,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.01

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