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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.63, 16,832.79 and 6,608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.63, 16,832.79 and 6,608.63 is: 9,119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.63 : 16,832.79 = 6,608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.63/16,832.79 = 6,608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.63x = 16,832.79 × 6,608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.63x = 111,241,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,241,680.98/12,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.94

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