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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.51, 16,822.89 and 6,885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.51, 16,822.89 and 6,885.67 is: 9,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.51 : 16,822.89 = 6,885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.51/16,822.89 = 6,885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.51x = 16,822.89 × 6,885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.51x = 115,836,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,836,868.99/12,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.22

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