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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.43, 16,904.21 and 6,660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.43, 16,904.21 and 6,660.43 is: 9,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.43 : 16,904.21 = 6,660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.43/16,904.21 = 6,660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.43x = 16,904.21 × 6,660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.43x = 112,589,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,589,231.85/12,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.39

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