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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.08, 16,855.52 and 6,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.08, 16,855.52 and 6,625.12 is: 9,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.08 : 16,855.52 = 6,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.08/16,855.52 = 6,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.08x = 16,855.52 × 6,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.08x = 111,669,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,669,842.66/12,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.71

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