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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.52, 16,607.52 and 6,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.52, 16,607.52 and 6,729.48 is: 9,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.52 : 16,607.52 = 6,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.52/16,607.52 = 6,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.52x = 16,607.52 × 6,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.52x = 111,759,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,759,973.69/12,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.85

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