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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.89, 16,906.23 and 6,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.89, 16,906.23 and 6,661.89 is: 9,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.89 : 16,906.23 = 6,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.89/16,906.23 = 6,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.89x = 16,906.23 × 6,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.89x = 112,627,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627,444.57/12,250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.41

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