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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.48, 16,901.49 and 6,658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.48, 16,901.49 and 6,658.48 is: 9,188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.48 : 16,901.49 = 6,658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.48/16,901.49 = 6,658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.48x = 16,901.49 × 6,658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.48x = 112,538,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,538,233.14/12,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.68

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