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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.89, 16,908.99 and 6,663.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.89, 16,908.99 and 6,663.89 is: 9,196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.89 : 16,908.99 = 6,663.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.89/16,908.99 = 6,663.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.89x = 16,908.99 × 6,663.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.89x = 112,679,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,679,649.37/12,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.17

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