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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.72, 16,871.58 and 6,636.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.72, 16,871.58 and 6,636.72 is: 9,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.72 : 16,871.58 = 6,636.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.72/16,871.58 = 6,636.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.72x = 16,871.58 × 6,636.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.72x = 111,971,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,971,952.42/12,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.72

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