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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.34, 16,901.46 and 6,658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.34, 16,901.46 and 6,658.34 is: 9,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.34 : 16,901.46 = 6,658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.34/16,901.46 = 6,658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.34x = 16,901.46 × 6,658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.34x = 112,535,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,535,667.18/12,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.58

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