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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,249.63, 16,904.43 and 6,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,249.63, 16,904.43 and 6,660.63 is: 9,191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,249.63 : 16,904.43 = 6,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,249.63/16,904.43 = 6,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,249.63x = 16,904.43 × 6,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,249.63x = 112,594,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,594,153.59/12,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.64

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