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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.58, 16,601.28 and 6,993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.58, 16,601.28 and 6,993.93 is: 9,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.58 : 16,601.28 = 6,993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.58/16,601.28 = 6,993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.58x = 16,601.28 × 6,993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.58x = 116,108,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,108,190.23/12,030.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,651.09

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