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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,028.61, 16,599.53 and 6,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,028.61, 16,599.53 and 6,723.52 is: 9,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,028.61 : 16,599.53 = 6,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,028.61/16,599.53 = 6,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,028.61x = 16,599.53 × 6,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,028.61x = 111,607,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,607,271.95/12,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.48

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