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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.89, 16,817.91 and 6,597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.89, 16,817.91 and 6,597.89 is: 9,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.89 : 16,817.91 = 6,597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.89/16,817.91 = 6,597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.89x = 16,817.91 × 6,597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.89x = 110,962,720.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,962,720.21/12,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.09

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