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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.06, 16,866.51 and 6,633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.06, 16,866.51 and 6,633.06 is: 9,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.06 : 16,866.51 = 6,633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.06/16,866.51 = 6,633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.06x = 16,866.51 × 6,633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.06x = 111,876,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,876,572.82/12,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.66

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