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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.81, 16,849.55 and 6,620.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.81, 16,849.55 and 6,620.81 is: 9,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.81 : 16,849.55 = 6,620.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.81/16,849.55 = 6,620.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.81x = 16,849.55 × 6,620.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.81x = 111,557,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,557,727.81/12,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.73

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