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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.61, 16,617.09 and 6,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.61, 16,617.09 and 6,664.26 is: 9,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.61 : 16,617.09 = 6,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.61/16,617.09 = 6,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.61x = 16,617.09 × 6,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.61x = 110,740,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,740,608.20/12,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.50

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