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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.08, 16,604.39 and 6,727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.08, 16,604.39 and 6,727.19 is: 9,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.08 : 16,604.39 = 6,727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.08/16,604.39 = 6,727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.08x = 16,604.39 × 6,727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.08x = 111,700,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,700,820.16/12,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.59

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