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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.62, 16,852.06 and 6,622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.62, 16,852.06 and 6,622.62 is: 9,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.62 : 16,852.06 = 6,622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.62/16,852.06 = 6,622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.62x = 16,852.06 × 6,622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.62x = 111,604,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,604,789.60/12,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.23

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