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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.03, 16,609.76 and 6,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.03, 16,609.76 and 6,730.73 is: 9,288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.03 : 16,609.76 = 6,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.03/16,609.76 = 6,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.03x = 16,609.76 × 6,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.03x = 111,795,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,795,809.92/12,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.43

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