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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.94, 16,601.27 and 6,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.94, 16,601.27 and 6,724.76 is: 9,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.94 : 16,601.27 = 6,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.94/16,601.27 = 6,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.94x = 16,601.27 × 6,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.94x = 111,639,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,639,556.45/12,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.14

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