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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.13, 16,597.51 and 6,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.13, 16,597.51 and 6,721.84 is: 9,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.13 : 16,597.51 = 6,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.13/16,597.51 = 6,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.13x = 16,597.51 × 6,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.13x = 111,565,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,565,717.20/12,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.17

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