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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.58, 16,898.22 and 6,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.58, 16,898.22 and 6,940.08 is: 9,576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.58 : 16,898.22 = 6,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.58/16,898.22 = 6,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.58x = 16,898.22 × 6,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.58x = 117,274,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,274,998.66/12,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,576.92

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