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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,196.32, 16,830.95 and 6,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,196.32, 16,830.95 and 6,607.32 is: 9,118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,196.32 : 16,830.95 = 6,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,196.32/16,830.95 = 6,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,196.32x = 16,830.95 × 6,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,196.32x = 111,207,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,207,472.55/12,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.12

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