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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.61, 16,596.77 and 6,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.61, 16,596.77 and 6,721.52 is: 9,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.61 : 16,596.77 = 6,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.61/16,596.77 = 6,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.61x = 16,596.77 × 6,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.61x = 111,555,404.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,555,404.90/12,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.71

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