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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.11, 16,865.55 and 7,744.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.11, 16,865.55 and 7,744.29 is: 10,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.11 : 16,865.55 = 7,744.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.11/16,865.55 = 7,744.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.11x = 16,865.55 × 7,744.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.11x = 130,611,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,611,646.96/12,220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.25

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