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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.39, 16,865.78 and 6,916.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.39, 16,865.78 and 6,916.35 is: 9,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.39 : 16,865.78 = 6,916.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.39/16,865.78 = 6,916.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.39x = 16,865.78 × 6,916.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.39x = 116,649,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,649,602.92/12,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.93

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