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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.50, 16,908.58 and 6,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.50, 16,908.58 and 6,663.62 is: 9,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.50 : 16,908.58 = 6,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.50/16,908.58 = 6,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.50x = 16,908.58 × 6,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.50x = 112,672,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,672,351.86/12,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.87

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