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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.62, 16,898.97 and 6,656.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.62, 16,898.97 and 6,656.62 is: 9,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.62 : 16,898.97 = 6,656.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.62/16,898.97 = 6,656.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.62x = 16,898.97 × 6,656.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.62x = 112,490,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,490,021.68/12,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.14

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