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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,247.60, 16,901.82 and 6,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,247.60, 16,901.82 and 6,658.60 is: 9,188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,247.60 : 16,901.82 = 6,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,247.60/16,901.82 = 6,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,247.60x = 16,901.82 × 6,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,247.60x = 112,542,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,542,458.65/12,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.94

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