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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.07, 16,865.06 and 6,632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.07, 16,865.06 and 6,632.07 is: 9,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.07 : 16,865.06 = 6,632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.07/16,865.06 = 6,632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.07x = 16,865.06 × 6,632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.07x = 111,850,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,850,258.47/12,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.25

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