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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,199.04, 16,834.68 and 6,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,199.04, 16,834.68 and 6,610 is: 9,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,199.04 : 16,834.68 = 6,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,199.04/16,834.68 = 6,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,199.04x = 16,834.68 × 6,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,199.04x = 111,277,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,277,234.80/12,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.80

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