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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.48, 16,605.34 and 6,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.48, 16,605.34 and 6,727.30 is: 9,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.48 : 16,605.34 = 6,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.48/16,605.34 = 6,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.48x = 16,605.34 × 6,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.48x = 111,709,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,709,103.78/12,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.96

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