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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.50, 16,846.35 and 6,618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.50, 16,846.35 and 6,618.50 is: 9,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.50 : 16,846.35 = 6,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.50/16,846.35 = 6,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.50x = 16,846.35 × 6,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.50x = 111,497,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,497,567.48/12,207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.53

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