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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.06, 16,900.96 and 6,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.06, 16,900.96 and 6,658.06 is: 9,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.06 : 16,900.96 = 6,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.06/16,900.96 = 6,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.06x = 16,900.96 × 6,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.06x = 112,527,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,527,605.74/12,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.13

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