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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.08, 16,867.78 and 6,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.08, 16,867.78 and 6,634.12 is: 9,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.08 : 16,867.78 = 6,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.08/16,867.78 = 6,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.08x = 16,867.78 × 6,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.08x = 111,902,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,902,876.65/12,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.05

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