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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.48, 16,902.87 and 6,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.48, 16,902.87 and 6,659.48 is: 9,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.48 : 16,902.87 = 6,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.48/16,902.87 = 6,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.48x = 16,902.87 × 6,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.48x = 112,564,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,564,324.71/12,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.06

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