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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.70, 16,898.91 and 6,656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.70, 16,898.91 and 6,656.70 is: 9,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.70 : 16,898.91 = 6,656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.70/16,898.91 = 6,656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.70x = 16,898.91 × 6,656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.70x = 112,490,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,490,974.20/12,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,186.16

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