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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.72, 16,868.82 and 6,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.72, 16,868.82 and 6,634.72 is: 9,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.72 : 16,868.82 = 6,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.72/16,868.82 = 6,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.72x = 16,868.82 × 6,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.72x = 111,919,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,919,897.43/12,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.96

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