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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,029.96, 16,601.31 and 6,579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,029.96, 16,601.31 and 6,579.03 is: 9,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,029.96 : 16,601.31 = 6,579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,029.96/16,601.31 = 6,579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,029.96x = 16,601.31 × 6,579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,029.96x = 109,220,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,220,550.60/12,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.05

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