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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,224.72, 16,870.13 and 6,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,224.72, 16,870.13 and 6,635.72 is: 9,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,224.72 : 16,870.13 = 6,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,224.72/16,870.13 = 6,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,224.72x = 16,870.13 × 6,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,224.72x = 111,945,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,945,341.51/12,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.30

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