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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,219.50, 16,862.91 and 6,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,219.50, 16,862.91 and 6,630.50 is: 9,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,219.50 : 16,862.91 = 6,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,219.50/16,862.91 = 6,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,219.50x = 16,862.91 × 6,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,219.50x = 111,809,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,809,524.76/12,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.09

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