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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.80, 16,832.92 and 6,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.80, 16,832.92 and 6,608.80 is: 9,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.80 : 16,832.92 = 6,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.80/16,832.92 = 6,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.80x = 16,832.92 × 6,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.80x = 111,245,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,245,401.70/12,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.12

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