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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.78, 16,868.88 and 6,634.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.78, 16,868.88 and 6,634.78 is: 9,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.78 : 16,868.88 = 6,634.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.78/16,868.88 = 6,634.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.78x = 16,868.88 × 6,634.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.78x = 111,921,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,921,307.65/12,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.03

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