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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.08, 16,898.46 and 6,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.08, 16,898.46 and 6,656.44 is: 9,186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.08 : 16,898.46 = 6,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.08/16,898.46 = 6,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.08x = 16,898.46 × 6,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.08x = 112,483,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,483,585.08/12,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.02

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