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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.23, 16,595.62 and 6,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.23, 16,595.62 and 6,721 is: 9,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.23 : 16,595.62 = 6,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.23/16,595.62 = 6,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.23x = 16,595.62 × 6,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.23x = 111,539,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,539,162.02/12,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.66

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