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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.76, 16,908.92 and 6,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.76, 16,908.92 and 6,663.76 is: 9,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.76 : 16,908.92 = 6,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.76/16,908.92 = 6,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.76x = 16,908.92 × 6,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.76x = 112,676,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,676,984.74/12,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.05

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