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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,034.69, 16,606.59 and 6,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,034.69, 16,606.59 and 6,656.27 is: 9,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,034.69 : 16,606.59 = 6,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,034.69/16,606.59 = 6,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,034.69x = 16,606.59 × 6,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,034.69x = 110,537,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,537,969.68/12,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.95

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