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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,259.60, 16,918.08 and 6,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,259.60, 16,918.08 and 6,670.60 is: 9,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,259.60 : 16,918.08 = 6,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,259.60/16,918.08 = 6,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,259.60x = 16,918.08 × 6,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,259.60x = 112,853,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,853,744.45/12,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.34

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