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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.39, 16,869.90 and 6,919.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.39, 16,869.90 and 6,919.35 is: 9,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.39 : 16,869.90 = 6,919.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.39/16,869.90 = 6,919.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.39x = 16,869.90 × 6,919.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.39x = 116,728,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,728,742.57/12,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.06

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