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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.03, 16,861.10 and 9,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.03, 16,861.10 and 9,707.22 is: 13,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.03 : 16,861.10 = 9,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.03/16,861.10 = 9,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.03x = 16,861.10 × 9,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.03x = 163,674,358.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,674,358.61/12,219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,395.04

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