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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.08, 16,859.64 and 6,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.08, 16,859.64 and 6,628.08 is: 9,146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.08 : 16,859.64 = 6,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.08/16,859.64 = 6,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.08x = 16,859.64 × 6,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.08x = 111,747,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,747,042.69/12,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.79

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