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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,195.91, 16,830.30 and 6,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,195.91, 16,830.30 and 6,606.91 is: 9,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,195.91 : 16,830.30 = 6,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,195.91/16,830.30 = 6,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,195.91x = 16,830.30 × 6,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,195.91x = 111,196,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,196,277.37/12,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.51

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