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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.55, 16,604.99 and 6,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.55, 16,604.99 and 6,727.45 is: 9,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.55 : 16,604.99 = 6,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.55/16,604.99 = 6,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.55x = 16,604.99 × 6,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.55x = 111,709,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,709,239.98/12,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.92

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