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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,027.58, 16,599.60 and 6,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,027.58, 16,599.60 and 6,994.44 is: 9,653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,027.58 : 16,599.60 = 6,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,027.58/16,599.60 = 6,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,027.58x = 16,599.60 × 6,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,027.58x = 116,104,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,104,906.22/12,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,653.22

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