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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.67, 16,607.70 and 6,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.67, 16,607.70 and 6,729.44 is: 9,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.67 : 16,607.70 = 6,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.67/16,607.70 = 6,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.67x = 16,607.70 × 6,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.67x = 111,760,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,760,437.65/12,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.54

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