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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.49, 16,844.76 and 6,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.49, 16,844.76 and 6,901.11 is: 9,523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.49 : 16,844.76 = 6,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.49/16,844.76 = 6,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.49x = 16,844.76 × 6,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.49x = 116,247,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,247,541.68/12,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.42

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