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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.88, 16,849.64 and 6,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.88, 16,849.64 and 6,620.88 is: 9,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.88 : 16,849.64 = 6,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.88/16,849.64 = 6,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.88x = 16,849.64 × 6,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.88x = 111,559,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,559,444.48/12,209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.82

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