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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.83, 16,605.51 and 6,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.83, 16,605.51 and 6,727.08 is: 9,283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.83 : 16,605.51 = 6,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.83/16,605.51 = 6,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.83x = 16,605.51 × 6,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.83x = 111,706,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,706,594.21/12,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.48

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