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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.53, 16,912.58 and 6,666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.53, 16,912.58 and 6,666.53 is: 9,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.53 : 16,912.58 = 6,666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.53/16,912.58 = 6,666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.53x = 16,912.58 × 6,666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.53x = 112,748,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,748,188.61/12,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.78

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