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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.66, 16,607.63 and 6,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.66, 16,607.63 and 6,731.44 is: 9,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.66 : 16,607.63 = 6,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.66/16,607.63 = 6,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.66x = 16,607.63 × 6,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.66x = 111,793,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,793,240.20/12,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.50

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