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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.76, 16,609.40 and 6,730.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.76, 16,609.40 and 6,730.58 is: 9,288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.76 : 16,609.40 = 6,730.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.76/16,609.40 = 6,730.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.76x = 16,609.40 × 6,730.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.76x = 111,790,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,790,778.75/12,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.22

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