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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.64, 16,846.53 and 6,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.64, 16,846.53 and 6,618.64 is: 9,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.64 : 16,846.53 = 6,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.64/16,846.53 = 6,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.64x = 16,846.53 × 6,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.64x = 111,501,117.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,501,117.32/12,207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.72

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