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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.48, 16,905.84 and 6,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.48, 16,905.84 and 6,661.48 is: 9,192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.48 : 16,905.84 = 6,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.48/16,905.84 = 6,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.48x = 16,905.84 × 6,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.48x = 112,617,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,617,915.04/12,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.94

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