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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,215.96, 16,858.02 and 6,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,215.96, 16,858.02 and 6,626.96 is: 9,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,215.96 : 16,858.02 = 6,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,215.96/16,858.02 = 6,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,215.96x = 16,858.02 × 6,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,215.96x = 111,717,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,717,424.22/12,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.20

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