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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.16, 16,827.93 and 6,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.16, 16,827.93 and 6,605.16 is: 9,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.16 : 16,827.93 = 6,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.16/16,827.93 = 6,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.16x = 16,827.93 × 6,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.16x = 111,151,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,151,170.12/12,194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.11

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