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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.98, 16,909.08 and 6,663.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.98, 16,909.08 and 6,663.98 is: 9,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.98 : 16,909.08 = 6,663.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.98/16,909.08 = 6,663.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.98x = 16,909.08 × 6,663.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.98x = 112,681,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,681,770.94/12,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.27

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