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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.98, 16,907.70 and 6,662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.98, 16,907.70 and 6,662.98 is: 9,194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.98 : 16,907.70 = 6,662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.98/16,907.70 = 6,662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.98x = 16,907.70 × 6,662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.98x = 112,655,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,655,666.95/12,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.89

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