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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.78, 16,827.36 and 6,604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.78, 16,827.36 and 6,604.78 is: 9,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.78 : 16,827.36 = 6,604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.78/16,827.36 = 6,604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.78x = 16,827.36 × 6,604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.78x = 111,141,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,141,010.78/12,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.57

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