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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.94, 16,856.58 and 6,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.94, 16,856.58 and 6,625.94 is: 9,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.94 : 16,856.58 = 6,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.94/16,856.58 = 6,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.94x = 16,856.58 × 6,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.94x = 111,690,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,690,687.69/12,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.78

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