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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,218.84, 16,862.04 and 6,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,218.84, 16,862.04 and 6,629.84 is: 9,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,218.84 : 16,862.04 = 6,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,218.84/16,862.04 = 6,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,218.84x = 16,862.04 × 6,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,218.84x = 111,792,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792,627.27/12,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.20

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