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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.96, 16,897.98 and 6,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.96, 16,897.98 and 6,655.96 is: 9,185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.96 : 16,897.98 = 6,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.96/16,897.98 = 6,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.96x = 16,897.98 × 6,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.96x = 112,472,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,472,278.96/12,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.19

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