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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.08, 16,821.12 and 6,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.08, 16,821.12 and 6,884.16 is: 9,499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.08 : 16,821.12 = 6,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.08/16,821.12 = 6,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.08x = 16,821.12 × 6,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.08x = 115,799,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,799,281.46/12,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.47

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