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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.64, 16,910.02 and 6,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.64, 16,910.02 and 6,664.52 is: 9,197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.64 : 16,910.02 = 6,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.64/16,910.02 = 6,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.64x = 16,910.02 × 6,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.64x = 112,697,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,697,166.49/12,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.04

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