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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.43, 16,599.74 and 6,723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.43, 16,599.74 and 6,723.24 is: 9,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.43 : 16,599.74 = 6,723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.43/16,599.74 = 6,723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.43x = 16,599.74 × 6,723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.43x = 111,604,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,604,002.34/12,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.36

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