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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.08, 16,858.26 and 6,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.08, 16,858.26 and 6,627.08 is: 9,145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.08 : 16,858.26 = 6,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.08/16,858.26 = 6,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.08x = 16,858.26 × 6,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.08x = 111,721,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,721,037.68/12,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.41

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