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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.98, 16,639.76 and 6,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.98, 16,639.76 and 6,957.06 is: 9,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.98 : 16,639.76 = 6,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.98/16,639.76 = 6,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.98x = 16,639.76 × 6,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.98x = 115,763,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,763,763.70/12,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.00

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