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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225, 16,870.86 and 6,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225, 16,870.86 and 6,636.36 is: 9,158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225 : 16,870.86 = 6,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225/16,870.86 = 6,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225x = 16,870.86 × 6,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225x = 111,961,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,961,100.47/12,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.37

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