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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.71, 16,832.91 and 6,608.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.71, 16,832.91 and 6,608.71 is: 9,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.71 : 16,832.91 = 6,608.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.71/16,832.91 = 6,608.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.71x = 16,832.91 × 6,608.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.71x = 111,243,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,243,820.65/12,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.06

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