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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.33, 16,844.64 and 6,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.33, 16,844.64 and 6,901.14 is: 9,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.33 : 16,844.64 = 6,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.33/16,844.64 = 6,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.33x = 16,844.64 × 6,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.33x = 116,247,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,247,218.89/12,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.52

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