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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.77, 16,864.74 and 6,631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.77, 16,864.74 and 6,631.77 is: 9,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.77 : 16,864.74 = 6,631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.77/16,864.74 = 6,631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.77x = 16,864.74 × 6,631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.77x = 111,843,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,843,076.79/12,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.88

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