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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.76, 16,857.80 and 6,626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.76, 16,857.80 and 6,626.76 is: 9,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.76 : 16,857.80 = 6,626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.76/16,857.80 = 6,626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.76x = 16,857.80 × 6,626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.76x = 111,712,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,712,594.73/12,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.96

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