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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.98, 16,906.32 and 6,661.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.98, 16,906.32 and 6,661.98 is: 9,193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.98 : 16,906.32 = 6,661.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.98/16,906.32 = 6,661.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.98x = 16,906.32 × 6,661.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.98x = 112,629,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,629,565.71/12,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.51

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