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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.54, 16,849.17 and 6,620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.54, 16,849.17 and 6,620.54 is: 9,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.54 : 16,849.17 = 6,620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.54/16,849.17 = 6,620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.54x = 16,849.17 × 6,620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.54x = 111,550,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,550,519.71/12,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.34

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