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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.43, 16,905.58 and 6,661.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.43, 16,905.58 and 6,661.43 is: 9,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.43 : 16,905.58 = 6,661.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.43/16,905.58 = 6,661.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.43x = 16,905.58 × 6,661.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.43x = 112,615,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,615,337.78/12,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.77

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