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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.95, 16,842.92 and 6,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.95, 16,842.92 and 6,615.95 is: 9,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.95 : 16,842.92 = 6,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.95/16,842.92 = 6,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.95x = 16,842.92 × 6,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.95x = 111,431,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431,916.57/12,204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.06

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