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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.62, 16,870.12 and 6,919.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.62, 16,870.12 and 6,919.51 is: 9,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.62 : 16,870.12 = 6,919.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.62/16,870.12 = 6,919.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.62x = 16,870.12 × 6,919.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.62x = 116,732,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,732,904.57/12,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.22

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