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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,035.79, 16,610.13 and 6,730.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,035.79, 16,610.13 and 6,730.97 is: 9,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,035.79 : 16,610.13 = 6,730.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,035.79/16,610.13 = 6,730.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,035.79x = 16,610.13 × 6,730.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,035.79x = 111,802,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,802,203.68/12,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.15

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