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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.08, 16,911.04 and 6,665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.08, 16,911.04 and 6,665.28 is: 9,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.08 : 16,911.04 = 6,665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.08/16,911.04 = 6,665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.08x = 16,911.04 × 6,665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.08x = 112,716,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,716,816.69/12,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.31

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