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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.65, 16,846.74 and 6,618.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.65, 16,846.74 and 6,618.65 is: 9,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.65 : 16,846.74 = 6,618.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.65/16,846.74 = 6,618.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.65x = 16,846.74 × 6,618.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.65x = 111,502,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,502,591.47/12,207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.83

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