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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.92, 16,907.82 and 6,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.92, 16,907.82 and 6,662.92 is: 9,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.92 : 16,907.82 = 6,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.92/16,907.82 = 6,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.92x = 16,907.82 × 6,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.92x = 112,655,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,655,452.03/12,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.92

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