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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.08, 16,909.44 and 6,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.08, 16,909.44 and 6,664.08 is: 9,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.08 : 16,909.44 = 6,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.08/16,909.44 = 6,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.08x = 16,909.44 × 6,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.08x = 112,685,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,685,860.92/12,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.53

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