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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,222.83, 16,867.49 and 6,633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,222.83, 16,867.49 and 6,633.83 is: 9,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,222.83 : 16,867.49 = 6,633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,222.83/16,867.49 = 6,633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,222.83x = 16,867.49 × 6,633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,222.83x = 111,896,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,896,061.19/12,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.68

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