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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.08, 16,914.96 and 6,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.08, 16,914.96 and 6,668.08 is: 9,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.08 : 16,914.96 = 6,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.08/16,914.96 = 6,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.08x = 16,914.96 × 6,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.08x = 112,790,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,790,306.48/12,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.05

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