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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.20, 16,863.80 and 6,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.20, 16,863.80 and 6,914.90 is: 9,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.20 : 16,863.80 = 6,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.20/16,863.80 = 6,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.20x = 16,863.80 × 6,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.20x = 116,611,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,611,498.20/12,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.52

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