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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,204.41, 16,842.09 and 6,615.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,204.41, 16,842.09 and 6,615.41 is: 9,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,204.41 : 16,842.09 = 6,615.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,204.41/16,842.09 = 6,615.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,204.41x = 16,842.09 × 6,615.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,204.41x = 111,417,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,417,330.61/12,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.27

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