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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.80, 16,864.61 and 6,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.80, 16,864.61 and 6,631.80 is: 9,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.80 : 16,864.61 = 6,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.80/16,864.61 = 6,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.80x = 16,864.61 × 6,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.80x = 111,842,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,842,652.85/12,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.83

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