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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.49, 16,871.23 and 6,921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.49, 16,871.23 and 6,921.33 is: 9,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.49 : 16,871.23 = 6,921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.49/16,871.23 = 6,921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.49x = 16,871.23 × 6,921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.49x = 116,771,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,771,290.85/12,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.46

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