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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,015.64, 16,580.80 and 6,638.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,015.64, 16,580.80 and 6,638.05 is: 9,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,015.64 : 16,580.80 = 6,638.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,015.64/16,580.80 = 6,638.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,015.64x = 16,580.80 × 6,638.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,015.64x = 110,064,208.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,064,208.46/12,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.08

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