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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.88, 16,827.62 and 6,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.88, 16,827.62 and 6,604.88 is: 9,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.88 : 16,827.62 = 6,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.88/16,827.62 = 6,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.88x = 16,827.62 × 6,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.88x = 111,144,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,144,293.62/12,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.76

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