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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,036.98, 16,610.73 and 6,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,036.98, 16,610.73 and 6,659.62 is: 9,190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,036.98 : 16,610.73 = 6,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,036.98/16,610.73 = 6,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,036.98x = 16,610.73 × 6,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,036.98x = 110,621,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,621,149.72/12,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.11

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