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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,240.25, 16,891.68 and 6,651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,240.25, 16,891.68 and 6,651.25 is: 9,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,240.25 : 16,891.68 = 6,651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,240.25/16,891.68 = 6,651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,240.25x = 16,891.68 × 6,651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,240.25x = 112,350,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,350,786.60/12,240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.80

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