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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.16, 16,822.22 and 6,601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.16, 16,822.22 and 6,601.16 is: 9,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.16 : 16,822.22 = 6,601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.16/16,822.22 = 6,601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.16x = 16,822.22 × 6,601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.16x = 111,046,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,046,165.78/12,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.49

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