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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193, 16,826.46 and 6,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193, 16,826.46 and 6,604.12 is: 9,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193 : 16,826.46 = 6,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193/16,826.46 = 6,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193x = 16,826.46 × 6,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193x = 111,123,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,123,961.02/12,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.75

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