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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.67, 16,907.18 and 6,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.67, 16,907.18 and 6,662.67 is: 9,194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.67 : 16,907.18 = 6,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.67/16,907.18 = 6,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.67x = 16,907.18 × 6,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.67x = 112,646,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,646,864.26/12,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.41

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