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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,193.89, 16,827.57 and 6,604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,193.89, 16,827.57 and 6,604.89 is: 9,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,193.89 : 16,827.57 = 6,604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,193.89/16,827.57 = 6,604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,193.89x = 16,827.57 × 6,604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,193.89x = 111,144,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,144,248.82/12,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.75

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