Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.04, 16,818.04 and 6,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,187.04, 16,818.04 and 6,598 is: 9,105.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,187.04 : 16,818.04 = 6,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,187.04/16,818.04 = 6,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,187.04x = 16,818.04 × 6,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,187.04x = 110,965,427.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,965,427.92/12,187.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,105.20
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