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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,030.63, 16,602.29 and 6,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,030.63, 16,602.29 and 6,725.44 is: 9,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,030.63 : 16,602.29 = 6,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,030.63/16,602.29 = 6,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,030.63x = 16,602.29 × 6,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,030.63x = 111,657,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,657,705.26/12,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.12

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