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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,207.94, 16,846.97 and 6,618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,207.94, 16,846.97 and 6,618.94 is: 9,134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,207.94 : 16,846.97 = 6,618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,207.94/16,846.97 = 6,618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,207.94x = 16,846.97 × 6,618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,207.94x = 111,509,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,509,008.40/12,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.14

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