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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,189.63, 16,821.68 and 6,600.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,189.63, 16,821.68 and 6,600.63 is: 9,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,189.63 : 16,821.68 = 6,600.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,189.63/16,821.68 = 6,600.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,189.63x = 16,821.68 × 6,600.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,189.63x = 111,033,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,033,685.66/12,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.86

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