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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,026.97, 16,596.91 and 6,721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,026.97, 16,596.91 and 6,721.82 is: 9,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,026.97 : 16,596.91 = 6,721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,026.97/16,596.91 = 6,721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,026.97x = 16,596.91 × 6,721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,026.97x = 111,561,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,561,441.58/12,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.94

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