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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.38, 16,826.82 and 6,604.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.38, 16,826.82 and 6,604.38 is: 9,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.38 : 16,826.82 = 6,604.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.38/16,826.82 = 6,604.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.38x = 16,826.82 × 6,604.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.38x = 111,130,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,130,713.47/12,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.02

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