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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.33, 16,607.58 and 6,728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.33, 16,607.58 and 6,728.58 is: 9,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.33 : 16,607.58 = 6,728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.33/16,607.58 = 6,728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.33x = 16,607.58 × 6,728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.33x = 111,745,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,745,430.64/12,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.55

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