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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.33, 16,897.08 and 6,655.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.33, 16,897.08 and 6,655.33 is: 9,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.33 : 16,897.08 = 6,655.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.33/16,897.08 = 6,655.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.33x = 16,897.08 × 6,655.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.33x = 112,455,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,455,643.44/12,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.30

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