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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,210.92, 16,851.07 and 6,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,210.92, 16,851.07 and 6,621.92 is: 9,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,210.92 : 16,851.07 = 6,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,210.92/16,851.07 = 6,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,210.92x = 16,851.07 × 6,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,210.92x = 111,586,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,586,437.45/12,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.25

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