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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.55, 16,846.73 and 6,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.55, 16,846.73 and 6,903.44 is: 9,528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.55 : 16,846.73 = 6,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.55/16,846.73 = 6,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.55x = 16,846.73 × 6,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.55x = 116,300,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,300,422.59/12,205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.49

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