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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.42, 16,601.71 and 6,725.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.42, 16,601.71 and 6,725.73 is: 9,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.42 : 16,601.71 = 6,725.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.42/16,601.71 = 6,725.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.42x = 16,601.71 × 6,725.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.42x = 111,658,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,658,677.05/12,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.36

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