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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.07, 16,864.61 and 6,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.07, 16,864.61 and 6,915.68 is: 9,544.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.07 : 16,864.61 = 6,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.07/16,864.61 = 6,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.07x = 16,864.61 × 6,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.07x = 116,630,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,630,190.43/12,220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.15

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