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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.69, 16,843.85 and 6,616.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.69, 16,843.85 and 6,616.69 is: 9,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.69 : 16,843.85 = 6,616.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.69/16,843.85 = 6,616.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.69x = 16,843.85 × 6,616.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.69x = 111,450,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,450,483.48/12,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.03

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