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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,032.84, 16,607.46 and 6,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,032.84, 16,607.46 and 6,998.66 is: 9,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,032.84 : 16,607.46 = 6,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,032.84/16,607.46 = 6,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,032.84x = 16,607.46 × 6,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,032.84x = 116,229,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,229,966.00/12,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,659.40

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