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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.43, 16,603.44 and 6,726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.43, 16,603.44 and 6,726.47 is: 9,282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.43 : 16,603.44 = 6,726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.43/16,603.44 = 6,726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.43x = 16,603.44 × 6,726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.43x = 111,682,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,682,541.06/12,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.57

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