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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.29, 16,846.07 and 6,618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.29, 16,846.07 and 6,618.29 is: 9,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.29 : 16,846.07 = 6,618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.29/16,846.07 = 6,618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.29x = 16,846.07 × 6,618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.29x = 111,492,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,492,059.30/12,207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.24

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