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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.41, 16,866.92 and 6,633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.41, 16,866.92 and 6,633.41 is: 9,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.41 : 16,866.92 = 6,633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.41/16,866.92 = 6,633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.41x = 16,866.92 × 6,633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.41x = 111,885,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,885,212.38/12,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.10

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