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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,031.83, 16,604.13 and 6,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,031.83, 16,604.13 and 6,726.08 is: 9,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,031.83 : 16,604.13 = 6,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,031.83/16,604.13 = 6,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,031.83x = 16,604.13 × 6,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,031.83x = 111,680,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,680,623.69/12,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.10

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