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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.93, 16,601.37 and 6,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.93, 16,601.37 and 6,724.97 is: 9,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.93 : 16,601.37 = 6,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.93/16,601.37 = 6,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.93x = 16,601.37 × 6,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.93x = 111,643,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,643,715.21/12,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.50

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