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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.51, 16,865.69 and 6,632.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.51, 16,865.69 and 6,632.51 is: 9,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.51 : 16,865.69 = 6,632.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.51/16,865.69 = 6,632.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.51x = 16,865.69 × 6,632.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.51x = 111,861,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861,916.33/12,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.87

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