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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,033.82, 16,606.62 and 6,728.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,033.82, 16,606.62 and 6,728.67 is: 9,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,033.82 : 16,606.62 = 6,728.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,033.82/16,606.62 = 6,728.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,033.82x = 16,606.62 × 6,728.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,033.82x = 111,740,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,740,465.80/12,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.54

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