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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,058.66, 16,640.95 and 6,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,058.66, 16,640.95 and 6,681.44 is: 9,220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058.66 : 16,640.95 = 6,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058.66/16,640.95 = 6,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058.66x = 16,640.95 × 6,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058.66x = 111,185,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,185,533.87/12,058.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.39

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