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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.64, 16,905.80 and 6,661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.64, 16,905.80 and 6,661.64 is: 9,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.64 : 16,905.80 = 6,661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.64/16,905.80 = 6,661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.64x = 16,905.80 × 6,661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.64x = 112,620,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,620,353.51/12,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.02

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