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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.64, 16,898.90 and 6,656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.64, 16,898.90 and 6,656.64 is: 9,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.64 : 16,898.90 = 6,656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.64/16,898.90 = 6,656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.64x = 16,898.90 × 6,656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.64x = 112,489,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,489,893.70/12,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.12

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