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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.58, 16,645.38 and 6,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.58, 16,645.38 and 6,955.18 is: 9,599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.58 : 16,645.38 = 6,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.58/16,645.38 = 6,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.58x = 16,645.38 × 6,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.58x = 115,771,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,771,614.07/12,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.17

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