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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,221.88, 16,866.39 and 6,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,221.88, 16,866.39 and 6,632.88 is: 9,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,221.88 : 16,866.39 = 6,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,221.88/16,866.39 = 6,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,221.88x = 16,866.39 × 6,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,221.88x = 111,872,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,872,740.90/12,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.48

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