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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.57, 16,829.76 and 6,606.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.57, 16,829.76 and 6,606.57 is: 9,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.57 : 16,829.76 = 6,606.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.57/16,829.76 = 6,606.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.57x = 16,829.76 × 6,606.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.57x = 111,186,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,186,987.52/12,195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.00

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