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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,022.59, 16,590.87 and 6,717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,022.59, 16,590.87 and 6,717.45 is: 9,269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,022.59 : 16,590.87 = 6,717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,022.59/16,590.87 = 6,717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,022.59x = 16,590.87 × 6,717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,022.59x = 111,448,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,448,401.90/12,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.91

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