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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.46, 16,602.33 and 6,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.46, 16,602.33 and 6,725.62 is: 9,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.46 : 16,602.33 = 6,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.46/16,602.33 = 6,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.46x = 16,602.33 × 6,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.46x = 111,660,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,660,962.69/12,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.52

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