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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,220.84, 16,864.77 and 6,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,220.84, 16,864.77 and 6,631.84 is: 9,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,220.84 : 16,864.77 = 6,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,220.84/16,864.77 = 6,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,220.84x = 16,864.77 × 6,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,220.84x = 111,844,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,844,456.28/12,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.95

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