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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.09, 16,604.66 and 6,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.09, 16,604.66 and 6,727.13 is: 9,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.09 : 16,604.66 = 6,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.09/16,604.66 = 6,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.09x = 16,604.66 × 6,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.09x = 111,701,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,701,706.43/12,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.65

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