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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.34, 16,915.02 and 6,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.34, 16,915.02 and 6,668.34 is: 9,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.34 : 16,915.02 = 6,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.34/16,915.02 = 6,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.34x = 16,915.02 × 6,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.34x = 112,795,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,795,104.47/12,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,202.25

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