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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.59, 16,918.26 and 6,670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.59, 16,918.26 and 6,670.59 is: 9,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.59 : 16,918.26 = 6,670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.59/16,918.26 = 6,670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.59x = 16,918.26 × 6,670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.59x = 112,854,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,854,775.97/12,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.43

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