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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.04, 16,900.88 and 6,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.04, 16,900.88 and 6,658 is: 9,188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.04 : 16,900.88 = 6,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.04/16,900.88 = 6,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.04x = 16,900.88 × 6,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.04x = 112,526,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,526,059.04/12,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.02

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