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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.87, 16,830.28 and 6,606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.87, 16,830.28 and 6,606.87 is: 9,117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.87 : 16,830.28 = 6,606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.87/16,830.28 = 6,606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.87x = 16,830.28 × 6,606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.87x = 111,195,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,195,354.84/12,195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.46

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