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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.69, 16,830.08 and 6,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.69, 16,830.08 and 6,606.69 is: 9,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.69 : 16,830.08 = 6,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.69/16,830.08 = 6,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.69x = 16,830.08 × 6,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.69x = 111,191,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,191,121.24/12,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.25

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