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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.13, 16,844.52 and 6,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.13, 16,844.52 and 6,617.13 is: 9,131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.13 : 16,844.52 = 6,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.13/16,844.52 = 6,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.13x = 16,844.52 × 6,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.13x = 111,462,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,462,378.63/12,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.67

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