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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,194.44, 16,828.35 and 6,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,194.44, 16,828.35 and 6,605.44 is: 9,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,194.44 : 16,828.35 = 6,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,194.44/16,828.35 = 6,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,194.44x = 16,828.35 × 6,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,194.44x = 111,158,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,158,656.22/12,194.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.52

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