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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,255.84, 16,912.98 and 6,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,255.84, 16,912.98 and 6,666.84 is: 9,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,255.84 : 16,912.98 = 6,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,255.84/16,912.98 = 6,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,255.84x = 16,912.98 × 6,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,255.84x = 112,756,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,756,131.58/12,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.20

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