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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.17, 16,901.01 and 6,658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.17, 16,901.01 and 6,658.17 is: 9,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.17 : 16,901.01 = 6,658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.17/16,901.01 = 6,658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.17x = 16,901.01 × 6,658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.17x = 112,529,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,529,797.75/12,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.23

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