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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.60, 16,606.72 and 6,728.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.60, 16,606.72 and 6,728.64 is: 9,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.60 : 16,606.72 = 6,728.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.60/16,606.72 = 6,728.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.60x = 16,606.72 × 6,728.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.60x = 111,740,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,740,640.46/12,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.72

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