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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,155.50, 16,774.60 and 6,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,155.50, 16,774.60 and 6,566.50 is: 9,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,155.50 : 16,774.60 = 6,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,155.50/16,774.60 = 6,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,155.50x = 16,774.60 × 6,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,155.50x = 110,150,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,150,410.90/12,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.78

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