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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.64, 16,606.30 and 6,728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.64, 16,606.30 and 6,728.32 is: 9,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.64 : 16,606.30 = 6,728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.64/16,606.30 = 6,728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.64x = 16,606.30 × 6,728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.64x = 111,732,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,732,500.42/12,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.01

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