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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.22, 16,565.86 and 6,699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.22, 16,565.86 and 6,699.36 is: 9,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.22 : 16,565.86 = 6,699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.22/16,565.86 = 6,699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.22x = 16,565.86 × 6,699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.22x = 110,980,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,980,659.85/12,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.14

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