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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,223.84, 16,868.91 and 6,634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,223.84, 16,868.91 and 6,634.84 is: 9,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,223.84 : 16,868.91 = 6,634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,223.84/16,868.91 = 6,634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,223.84x = 16,868.91 × 6,634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,223.84x = 111,922,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,922,518.82/12,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.09

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