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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.60, 16,905.36 and 6,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.60, 16,905.36 and 6,661.60 is: 9,192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.60 : 16,905.36 = 6,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.60/16,905.36 = 6,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.60x = 16,905.36 × 6,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.60x = 112,616,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,616,746.18/12,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.75

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