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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.33, 16,606.20 and 6,727.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.33, 16,606.20 and 6,727.58 is: 9,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.33 : 16,606.20 = 6,727.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.33/16,606.20 = 6,727.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.33x = 16,606.20 × 6,727.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.33x = 111,719,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,719,455.97/12,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.17

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